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'CAM-AAA-0135 - The user is already authenticated' when launching Controller, caused by IIS (web server) application pool running under an invalid Windows user account

Troubleshooting


Problem

User launches Controller. User receives error message. After acknowledging the first error, they get a second error.

Symptom

Initial error:

    Log On Controller
    Cognos 8
    CAM-AAA-0135
    The user is already authenticated in all available namespaces.

After clicking OK, this is followed by:
    Error
    The user currently logged in is not authorized to use this method.

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Historical Number

1034561

Document Information

Modified date:
11 June 2026

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