Error
Error Code: ORA-28291

Oracle Database Error ORA-28291: Kerberos Principal Missing

📦 Oracle Database
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Description

The ORA-28291 error indicates that the Oracle server cannot retrieve the Kerberos principal name (krbPrincipalName) from the user entries. This typically occurs during authentication processes that rely on Kerberos for secure access.
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Error Message

ORA-28291: No Kerberos Principal Value found.
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Known Causes

3 known causes
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Incorrect User Provisioning
User entries in the identity management system (e.g., Active Directory) are not correctly configured with the required Kerberos principal name attribute. 💻
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Missing Kerberos Configuration
The Kerberos configuration files on the Oracle server are missing or misconfigured, preventing the server from properly authenticating with the Kerberos realm. ⚙
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Synchronization Issues
There may be synchronization problems between the identity management system and the Oracle database, leading to outdated or missing Kerberos principal information. 🌐
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Solutions

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General Troubleshooting Tips

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  • Review recent changes that might have caused the error
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