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Getting error ORA-12514 error : listener does not currently know of service requested in connect descriptor while Testing Datasource connection

Troubleshooting


Problem

Compatible datasource connection failed with error "ORA-12514 error : listener does not currently know of service requested in connect descriptor"

Symptom

Screen Shot of error message attached

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Modified date:
13 January 2026

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