How to fix the Oracle error TNS-01169: The listener has not recognized the password?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorTNS-01169: The listener has not recognized the password with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

TNS-01169: The listener has not recognized the password

Reason for the Error TNS-01169: The listener has not recognized the password

Cause: The listener has the password security mechanism enabled and requires the correct password to execute any command other than VERSION. The user attempted to issue one of the privileged administrative commands, but could not be successfully authenticated with the password provided.

How to fix the Error TNS-01169: The listener has not recognized the password ?

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

Action: If an authorized user is attempting the command, then use the SET PASSWORD command at the LSNRCTL prompt with the listener password. If you do not know the password, then you are trying to execute an inappropriate command.