Troubleshooting
Problem
User tries to run any 'Standard Report' (for example 'Maintain - Account Structure - Run'). User receives message, asking for password.
Symptom

Type a user ID and password
An attempt to connect to the data source failed.
* Indicates a required field.
=> Points to missing information.
Data source:
sqlncli11.1:<sqlservername>:<databasename>:<SQL_Login>
User ID:
Password:
[OK] [Cancel]
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Modified date:
08 May 2025
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