Error
Error Code: ORA-28293

Oracle ORA-28293: Kerberos Principal Missing

📦 Oracle Database
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Description

The ORA-28293 error indicates that the Oracle database server cannot find a matching Kerberos Principal within the configured user search base. This typically occurs during authentication attempts using Kerberos.
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Error Message

ORA-28293: No matched Kerberos Principal found in any user entry
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Known Causes

4 known causes
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Incorrect Search Base
The user search base configured in Oracle is incorrect, preventing the server from locating the user entry. 🌐
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Missing Principal Name
The Kerberos principal name is not configured correctly within the enterprise user's profile. 🔒
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Typo in Principal
There may be a typo in the Kerberos principal name being used for authentication, causing a mismatch. ⚠
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ESM Configuration Error
Enterprise Security Manager (ESM) is misconfigured, leading to incorrect Kerberos principal mapping. 💻
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Solutions

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General Troubleshooting Tips

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