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Test Connecting to Oracle: ORA-06413: Connection not open

Troubleshooting


Problem

Error number -9: DMS-E-GENERAL, A general exception has occurred during operation 'attach database'. ORA-06413: Connection not open This error occurs when you are attempting to test a database connection for Oracle Net 8.

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Historical Number

72100

Document Information

More support for:
IBM Cognos Series 7 PowerPlay

Software version:
3rd Party X.X, Impromptu 5.0

Operating system(s):
Windows

Document number:
386973

Modified date:
09 May 2025

UID

swg21367874

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