Error
Error Code: ACFS-05041

Oracle Database Error ACFS-05041: Net Service Name Length Exceeded

📦 Oracle Database
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Description

This error indicates that an Oracle Net service name provided for a database connection or ACFS resource has exceeded its maximum allowed byte length. It typically occurs during configuration, resource registration, or when attempting to establish a database connection.
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Error Message

Oracle Net service name is greater than number bytes
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Known Causes

3 known causes
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Exceeding Byte Limit
The specified Oracle Net service name contains more bytes than the maximum allowed by the system or specific ACFS configuration.
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Multi-byte Character Usage
Employing multi-byte characters (e.g., UTF-8 non-ASCII) in the service name can quickly increase the byte count beyond the permissible limit.
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ACFS Naming Restrictions
The ASM Cluster File System (ACFS) or underlying operating system may impose specific, stricter byte length constraints on resource names.
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Solutions

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Detailed step-by-step solutions for this error are being prepared. In the meantime, try these general troubleshooting tips:

General Troubleshooting Tips

  • Check the error message carefully for specific details
  • Review recent changes that might have caused the error
  • Search for the exact error code in the official documentation
  • Check log files for additional context
  • Try restarting the application or service