How to fix the Oracle error ORA-07656: slsprom:$GETDVI failure?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-07656: slsprom:$GETDVI failure with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-07656: slsprom:$GETDVI failure

Reason for the Error ORA-07656: slsprom:$GETDVI failure

While attempting to get device characteristics during a prompt for a password, VMS system service $GETDVI failed.

How to fix the Error ORA-07656: slsprom:$GETDVI failure ?

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

Examine the system error message and refer to VMS documentation.