In your init.ora file, check for remote_login_passwordfile = none If you have it set to a different value, either change it or use "orapwd" utility to create the necessary password file.
Kevin Kennedy First Point Energy Corporation -----Original Message----- Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2002 11:23 AM To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L List, When I try to run Create database script to create a new database, I get the following error(Oracle 8.1.7.4 on Sun Solaris 8), ORA-01501: CREATE DATABASE failed ORA-01990: error opening password file '/opt/app/oracle/product/8.1.7/dbs/orapw' Disconnected. Is anybody had some simillar problem, any Idea? Appreciate for Help. Thanks, Hamid Alavi Office 818 737-0526 Cell 818 402-1987 ======================= Confidentiality Statement ======================= The information contained in this message and any attachments is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is PRIVILEGED, CONFIDENTIAL and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you have received this message in error, you are prohibited from copying, distributing, or using the information. Please contact the sender immediately by return e-mail and delete the original message from your system. ===================== End Confidentiality Statement ===================== -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Hamid Alavi INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858) 538-5051 San Diego, California -- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists -------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing). -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: kkennedy INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858) 538-5051 San Diego, California -- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists -------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).