Oracle® Reports 9i | 10g | 11g | 12c Error Codes

Information for Reports Error Code REP-00004: User preference file cannot be opened.
Oracle® Reports Error REP-000044/1

REP-00004: User preference file cannot be opened.


Cause: The local (customized) preference file could not be opened. This is just a warning, so the product will continue to run even if this occurs. The possible causes of this error include the following: Case 1: The file was not found under the specified name in the specified location. Case 2: Lack of necessary privileges to open the file. Case 3: A system error made it impossible to open the file.


Action: Take the following actions to correct this error: If Case 1: Verify the file prefs.ora is located in the home directory, and change the directory and/or file name as appropriate. If Case 2: Verify privileges necessary to access the file, and change privileges accordingly. If Case 3: Consult the operating system documentation or contact the system administrator.

Level: 1

Impact: Other

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