How to fix the Oracle error TNS-12688: Login failed: the SecurID server rejected the new pincode?

In this post, you’ll learn more about the Oracle ErrorTNS-12688: Login failed: the SecurID server rejected the new pincode with the details on why you receive this error and the possible solution to fix it.

Oracle Error Description

TNS-12688: Login failed: the SecurID server rejected the new pincode

Reason for the Error TNS-12688: Login failed: the SecurID server rejected the new pincode

Cause: There are a number of reasons why the SecurID server would refuse a pincode:

– The user might not have permission to make up his own pincode.

– The pincode was either too short or too long. Valid pincodes consist of minimal four, but no more than eight characters.

– The pincode contains any non alphanumeric characters.

How to fix the Error TNS-12688: Login failed: the SecurID server rejected the new pincode ?

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

Action: Reexecute the operation and make sure to use a pincode that satisfies the above requirements. If the problem persists, turn on tracing at the Oracle Server side of the connection and examine the trace file for the exact error.