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"An attempt to connect to the data source failed" when running Standard Reports, due to 'Data Source' not saved correctly in content store

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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1028896

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Modified date:
08 May 2025

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