How to fix the Oracle error ORA-06321: IPA: Cannot reach the remote side?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-06321: IPA: Cannot reach the remote side with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-06321: IPA: Cannot reach the remote side

Reason for the Error ORA-06321: IPA: Cannot reach the remote side

There has been a timeout on an attempt to connect to a remote server the reason for which is most likely to be the remote SQL*Net IPA software is not running. An alternative reason could be that the remote initiator service name is incorrect.

How to fix the Error ORA-06321: IPA: Cannot reach the remote side ?

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

Check and start the remote SQL*Net software. Check that it is started with the correct service names supplied.