How to fix the Oracle error TNS-00044: INTCTL: You must have an INTCHG.ORA file to contact the Connection Manager?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorTNS-00044: INTCTL: You must have an INTCHG.ORA file to contact the Connection Manager with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

TNS-00044: INTCTL: You must have an INTCHG.ORA file to contact the Connection Manager

Reason for the Error TNS-00044: INTCTL: You must have an INTCHG.ORA file to contact the Connection Manager

Cause: There was an attempt to contact a default Connection Manager (Interchange) where there was no INTCHG.ORA present in the correct directory.

How to fix the Error TNS-00044: INTCTL: You must have an INTCHG.ORA file to contact the Connection Manager ?

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

Action: Create an INTCHG.ORA file. Make sure it is placed in the correct directory and includes the correct name for the Connection Manager you wish to contact.