How to fix the Oracle error NID-00140: Specified database name string does not match previous name used string?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorNID-00140: Specified database name string does not match previous name used string with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

NID-00140: Specified database name string does not match previous name used string

Reason for the Error NID-00140: Specified database name string does not match previous name used string

This is a continuation of a failed attempt. However in the failed attempt, the database name is different than the one used in the last attempt.

How to fix the Error NID-00140: Specified database name string does not match previous name used string ?

You can fix this error in Oracle by following the below steps

Retry the command using the original database name.