How to fix the Oracle error ORA-44318: exceeded maximum SERVICE_NAMES length?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorORA-44318: exceeded maximum SERVICE_NAMES length with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

ORA-44318: exceeded maximum SERVICE_NAMES length

Reason for the Error ORA-44318: exceeded maximum SERVICE_NAMES length

The total length of all running service network names exceeded the maximum allowable length.

How to fix the Error ORA-44318: exceeded maximum SERVICE_NAMES length ?

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

Stop another service to start this one.