How to fix the Oracle error ORA-24231: database access descriptor (DAD) string not found?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-24231: database access descriptor (DAD) string not found with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-24231: database access descriptor (DAD) string not found

Reason for the Error ORA-24231: database access descriptor (DAD) string not found

The specified Database Access Descriptor (DAD) did not exist.

How to fix the Error ORA-24231: database access descriptor (DAD) string not found ?

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

Make sure the name of the Database Access Descriptor (DAD) is correct and the DAD exists.