How to fix the Oracle error ORA-28044: unsupported directory type?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-28044: unsupported directory type with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-28044: unsupported directory type

Reason for the Error ORA-28044: unsupported directory type

The database tried to work with a directory which is not OID.

How to fix the Error ORA-28044: unsupported directory type ?

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

Enterprise User Security works only with Oracle Internet Directory. Update the ldap.ora file to reflect an appropriate OID.