APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
If a report attached to a package which has multiple data sources is executed from within IBM Cognos Connection. The report consumer is presented with a "Select a Connection" dialog box for each of the data sources defined within the package. If this same report is executed from within IBM Cognos Report Studio or the previous IBM Cognos 10.2 release. The report executes without prompting a user to select a connection as expected. This issue is caused by a defect within the IBM Content Manager cache data feature added to the IBM Cognos 10.2.1 release.
Local fix
The workaround is to disable this feature using an advanced envr ionment setting on the ReportService. Prior to setting any adva nced environment setting, it should be confirmed that a valid IB M Cognos content backup has been taken via a tried and proven me thod. To disable this feature: 1 On each of the IBM Cognos Dispatchers within the environment, click on the properties of t he ReportService within IBM Cognos Administration\Configuration\ Dispatchers and Services\<DispatcherName>. 2 Click on the Se ttings tab. 3 Click on the Edit link for the Environment Advan ced settings. 4 Check the Override the settings acquired from the parent entry check box. 5 Add the Parameter: RSVP.CONTENTM ANAGER.USECACHE. 6 Add the Value: cmcs for the parameter abov e. When completed a new advanced setting row should exist w ith the Parameter entry of RSVP.CONTENTMANAGER.USECACHE and a va lue of cmcs. The value should be in lower case for this entry. 7 Click the OK button at the bottom left of the screen. T he setting will take affect within a few minutes. The IBM Cogno s BI service does not need to be stopped and re-started.
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: * * All Users * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: * * See error description. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * * Upgrade to IBM Cognos Business Intelligence 10.2.1 Fix Pack * * 1 * ****************************************************************
Problem conclusion
Code Fix
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PM91815
Reported component name
COG REPORT STUD
Reported component ID
5724W12RS
Reported release
A21
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2013-06-25
Closed date
2013-09-10
Last modified date
2013-09-10
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Fix information
Fixed component name
COG REPORT STUD
Fixed component ID
5724W12RS
Applicable component levels
RA21 PSN
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
10 September 2013