| ERROR | missing server name parameter |
| CAUSE | the server could not find a names.server_name parameter. The name is specified in the servers names.ora configuration file. |
| ACTION | Make sure that the names.server_name parameter in names.ora is correct. The names.ora file is automatically generated by the Oracle Network Manager, but administrators can edit the file at any time, introducing errors. If the file was never changed, contact Worldwide Customer Support. |