How to fix the Oracle error TNS-00023: INTCTL: missing ADDRESS(es) in config files?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorTNS-00023: INTCTL: missing ADDRESS(es) in config files with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

TNS-00023: INTCTL: missing ADDRESS(es) in config files

Reason for the Error TNS-00023: INTCTL: missing ADDRESS(es) in config files

Cause: Configuration files do not contain an ADDRESS/ADDRESS_LIST component.

How to fix the Error TNS-00023: INTCTL: missing ADDRESS(es) in config files ?

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

Action: Define the Connection Manager ADDRESS(es) in the TNSNET.ORA file and check the Navigator ADDRESS(es) in the TNSNAV.ORA file, then restart the INTCTL program.