How to resolve "ORA-12505 :TNS listener does not currently know of SID given in connect descriptor" while connecting to Oracle12 database in TIBCO Data Virtualization?

How to resolve "ORA-12505 :TNS listener does not currently know of SID given in connect descriptor" while connecting to Oracle12 database in TIBCO Data Virtualization?

book

Article ID: KB0070307

calendar_today

Updated On:

Products Versions
TIBCO Data Virtualization All Supported Versions

Description

Users may encounter the error mentioned when connecting to the Oracle12 database from TIBCO Data Virtualization. This article illustrates the steps to resolve the error.

Issue/Introduction

This article explains the steps to resolve "ORA-12505:TNS listener does not currently know of SID given in connect descriptor" while connecting to Oracle12 database in TIBCO Data Virtualization.

Environment

All supported environments

Resolution

1. In TDV Studio's configuration tab for the data source, select the Advanced tab under "Connection Information".
2. On the Connection URL pattern, change the ":" between port and service name to "/" as given below:

Change the below:
User-added image
To:
User-added image

3. Test connection to ensure the connection works and save the changes.