Oracle Error ORA-16741: the destination parameter of standby database “string” has incorrect syntax

Oracle Error Message

ORA-16741: the destination parameter of standby database “string” has incorrect syntax

Reason for the Error

The destination defined in the server parameter file of the primary database had incorrect syntax and Data Guard broker failed to update the destination when redo transport services were enabled.

Solution

Fix the syntax error in the primary database server parameter file or remove the entry from the server parameter file. Also, check the values of the redo transport-related properties for the specified standby database.