How to fix the Oracle error TNS-00046: INTCTL: Could not contact the CMANAGER on address?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorTNS-00046: INTCTL: Could not contact the CMANAGER on address with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

TNS-00046: INTCTL: Could not contact the CMANAGER on address

Reason for the Error TNS-00046: INTCTL: Could not contact the CMANAGER on address

Cause: There was an attempt to contact a CMANAGER on a specific address which is not responding.

How to fix the Error TNS-00046: INTCTL: Could not contact the CMANAGER on address ?

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

Action: Verify that the TNSNET.ORA file contains that address. Also check that the CMANAGER is actually listening on that address by using the INTCTL STATUS command. If necessary, start the Connection Manager using the INTCTL START command.