Oracle DBA, How To, Error, Cause and Action

ORA-06321: IPA: Cannot reach the remote side

ORA-06321: IPA: Cannot reach the remote side




Cause: There has been a timeout on an attempt to connect to a remote server the reason for which is most likely to be the remote SQL*Net IPA software is not running. An alternative reason could be that the remote initiator service name is incorrect.




Action: Check and start the remote SQL*Net software. Check that it is started with the correct service names supplied.