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"COM object that has been separated from its underlying RCW cannot be used" when using Data Entry, caused by device having old version of Controller client installed

Troubleshooting


Problem

User launches the Controller 'classic' client, and attempts to perform data entry (via 'Company - Data Entry - Reported Values').
An error appears.
Problem only affects one user. All other users can work OK.

Symptom

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Error Details:
Source: mscorlib
Description: COM object that has been separated from its underlying RCW cannot be used
at System.StubHelpers.StubHelpers.GetCOMIPFromRCW(Object objSrc, Int Ptr pCPCMD,....
at Cognos.Controller.ControllerForms12.frmDataEntrySelection.IsInEditMode(Application&....
<....>

Document Location

Worldwide

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Document Information

Modified date:
09 May 2025

UID

ibm12493927