When using an Oracle OLE DB connection, and while the 'Allow Saving Password' option is unchecked, the following error message displays: "Failed to connect to database. General function failure".
Last Published: August 25, 2014No Product Found
Bug ID Number
NIM005070
Submitted
November 1, 2006
Last Modified
April 2, 2025
Applies to
No Product Found
Version found
9.1
Status
Known Limit
After review by the development team, it has been determined that this issue is related to a known limitation with the software that lies outside of Esri's control. The issue's Additional Information section may contain further explanation.
Additional Information
No Public Explanation
Workaround
Must check the "Allow saving password" option when using the OLE DB from ArcGIS desktop.