Error
Error Code: ORA-28274

Oracle Error ORA-28274: Missing Password Attribute

📦 Oracle Database
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Description

The ORA-28274 error occurs when Oracle Database attempts to authenticate a user through LDAP, but the user's entry lacks the required ORACLE password attribute. This typically happens during login or connection attempts.
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Error Message

ORA-28274: No ORACLE password attribute corresponding to user nickname exists.
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Known Causes

3 known causes
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Missing Password Attribute
The LDAP user entry is missing the attribute designated for storing the Oracle password.
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Uninitialized Password Attribute
The ORACLE password attribute exists in the LDAP entry but has not been initialized with a valid password value.
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Incorrect Attribute Mapping
The Oracle database is configured to look for the password in an incorrect LDAP attribute.🌐
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Solutions

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Detailed step-by-step solutions for this error are being prepared. In the meantime, try these general troubleshooting tips:

General Troubleshooting Tips

  • Check the error message carefully for specific details
  • Review recent changes that might have caused the error
  • Search for the exact error code in the official documentation
  • Check log files for additional context
  • Try restarting the application or service