Oracle Error ORA-12696: Double Encryption Turned On, login disallowed

Oracle Error Message

ORA-12696: Double Encryption Turned On, login disallowed

Reason for the Error

The user is using a Secure Protocol Adapter that has Encryption turned ON as well as ANO Encryption.

Solution

Turn OFF either ANO Encryption or the Protocol Adapter Encryption if possible. Refer to Oracle Advanced Security Administrator’s Guide on how to do this.