Message Oracle TNS-00003 - INTCTL: error while sending request to the Interchange

ERRORINTCTL: error while sending request to the Interchange
CAUSEImproper command sent to the Interchange or the Interchange is not responding. Not normally visible to the user.
ACTIONVerify that the command sent to the Interchange is valid. Also check that the Interchange is running by using the INTCTL STATUS command. If necessary, start the Interchange using the INTCTL START command.