Resolving ORA-01005 Error: null password given; logon denied (KBA4080)
KBA
KBA# 4080The page describes how to resolve ORA-01005: null password given; logon denied.
At a Glance
| ORA Error: | ORA-01005: null password given; logon denied |
|---|---|
| Affects ME versions: | This issue affects all Masking Versions: .., 4.x, 5.0, 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3. |
| Root Cause: | Access to the database has been denied due to the password not available. |
| Solution: | Go to the Masking Connector, update the password, and Test Connection to verify it is working. |
Issue
The password provided was NULL and access to the database (usually when a masking job has been started) has been denied.
Resolution
Go to the Masking Connector, update the password, and Test Connection to verify it is working.
Troubleshooting
Three suggestions for troubleshooting:
- Verify if there are any other error message raised at the same time in the logs.
- Go to the Masking UI and the Connector and press 'Test Connection'.
- Open a terminal and try connecting using 'sqlplus'.
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