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Error "REP-501 The specified database cannot be connected" Even When TNS_ADMIN Defined at reports.sh(.bat) File. (Doc ID 2614285.1)

Last updated on MAY 22, 2023

Applies to:

Oracle Reports Developer - Version 12.2.1.0.0 to 12.2.1.4.0 [Release 12c to 12.2]
Oracle Forms for OCI - Version 12.2.1.4.0 and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Symptoms

 TNS_ADMIN has been defined at reports.sh(.bat) and even at default.env for Form.
Form works fine, However Report server fails with Error REP-501

Cause

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