Re: ORA-12154

In <4sgiqu$ao2_at_newsserv.cs.sunysb.edu>, trubisz_at_cs.sunysb.edu (Joe Trubisz) writes:
>Hi...
>
>We have a Oracle database running on a SunOS 7.1.3 system and we are trying to
>access it via Personal Oracle 7, via TCP and WIndows-95. We are using SQL*NET
>V2. When we try to start a sqlplus session, we get a ORA-12154 error which is
>not listed in any of the error codes. Can anyone help here????
>
>As an aside, someone heard that when you type in the host string at the
>sqlplus prompt, you should use TNS: rather than T:. Not that it makes a diff
>regarding the prior question, but is this true??
>
>Thanks in advance,
>Joe

Sorry, but I avoid sqlnet like the plague, but until you get a better answer, heres to error message:

12154, 00000, "TNS:could not resolve service name"

// *Cause:  The service name specified is not defined correctly in the
// TNSNAMES.ORA file.
// *Action:  Make the following checks and correct the error:
//           - Verify that a TNSNAMES.ORA file exists and is in the proper
//             place and accessible. See the operating system specific manual
//             for details on the required name and location.
//           - Check to see that the service name exists in one of the
//             TNSNAMES.ORA files and add it if necessary.
//           - Make sure there are no syntax errors anywhere in the file.
//             Particularly look for unmatched parentheses or stray characters.
//             Any error in a TNSNAMES.ORA file makes it unusable. See
//             Chapter 4 in the SQL*Net V2 Administrator's Guide. If
//             possible, regenerate the configuration files using the Oracle
//             Network Manager.

Bye,
Steve

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