CONTAINER_0701 - Stage 'OracleCDC_1' initialization error: java.lang.NullPointerException

Issue:-

While using the new Oracle CDC Origin, the following error is encountered:-

CONTAINER_0701 - Stage 'OracleCDC_1' initialization error: java.lang.NullPointerException

Resolution:-

Oracle CDC requires following jars to be placed on SDC instance:-

1. ojdbc8.jar
2. orai18n-mapping.jar
3. orai18n.jar

Review the section Task:4 Install Required Libraries on the Data Collector in the documentation for more information. 

Root Cause:-

Missing dependency jars.