Oracle® Database 11g / 12c / 18c error codes ORA-12217: TNS:could not contact PREFERRED_CMANAGERS in TNSNAV.ORA

ORA-12217: TNS:could not contact PREFERRED_CMANAGERS in TNSNAV.ORA

Oracle Error Code: ORA-12217

Cause: There is a syntax error in the PREFERRED_CMANAGERS entry, or addresses specified are wrong, or the intended Connection Managers are unavailable.

Action: Check the PREFERRED_CMANAGERS entries in the client''s TNSNAV.ORA file and correct them or talk with your network administrator to determine if the specified Connection Managers are available. Verify that the Interchanges are active by using the INTCTL STATUS command.