How to fix the Oracle error NPL-00100: cannot initialize ASN.1 context?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorNPL-00100: cannot initialize ASN.1 context with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

NPL-00100: cannot initialize ASN.1 context

Reason for the Error NPL-00100: cannot initialize ASN.1 context

Cause: The ASN.1 program interface could not be initialized, probably because its error message file could not be found.

How to fix the Error NPL-00100: cannot initialize ASN.1 context ?

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

Action: Check that SQL*Net has been installed properly and that all message files are in their proper locations.