How to fix the Oracle error TNS-00541: underlying transport does not exist.?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorTNS-00541: underlying transport does not exist. with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

TNS-00541: underlying transport does not exist.

Reason for the Error TNS-00541: underlying transport does not exist.

Cause: The SSL protocol adapter was unable to locate an adapter for the protocol that it is going to use as the data transport.

How to fix the Error TNS-00541: underlying transport does not exist. ?

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

Action: In most cases, the underlying transport is TCP. Make sure that the Oracle Net TCP/IP adapter was installed.