How to fix the Oracle error ORA-15325: file string is not a valid password file?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-15325: file string is not a valid password file with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-15325: file string is not a valid password file

Reason for the Error ORA-15325: file string is not a valid password file

An attempt was made to open a file that had a type different from the password file.

How to fix the Error ORA-15325: file string is not a valid password file ?

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

Specify correct password file name and retry the operation.