How to fix the Oracle error ORA-28529: invalid or missing parameter in Net8 service name definition?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-28529: invalid or missing parameter in Net8 service name definition with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-28529: invalid or missing parameter in Net8 service name definition

Reason for the Error ORA-28529: invalid or missing parameter in Net8 service name definition

There was an invalid or missing Heterogeneous Services parameter in the Net8 service name definition stored in either the TNSNAMES.ORA file or in the Oracle Names Server.

How to fix the Error ORA-28529: invalid or missing parameter in Net8 service name definition ?

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

Ask your DBA to make sure the information in the Net8 service definition is correct and complete. The correct information that should be included in the Net8 service definition can be found in the agent’s documentation.