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"Cannot be computed because unable to open temporary file." when attempting to run an IBM SPSS Statistics procedure.

Troubleshooting


Problem

When attempting to run a statistical procedure (such as Exact Tests) the procedure terminates with the message, "Cannot be computed because unable to open temporary file."

Symptom

When attempting to run an IBM SPSS Statistics procedure (such as Exact Tests) the procedure terminates with the message, "Cannot be computed because unable to open temporary file."

Cause

This issue was a defect in the product on macOS; since resolved in IBM SPSS Statistics 27.0.1 and the November 2020 Update of IBM SPSS Statistics Subscription for macOS.

Environment

Any supported version of macOS

Diagnosing The Problem

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Resolving The Problem

This issue has been resolved in IBM SPSS Statistics 27.0.1 and/or the November 2020 update of IBM SPSS Statistics Subscription.

Please see APAR PH29939 and upgrade at your earliest convenience.

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Document Information

Modified date:
16 November 2020

UID

swg21985879