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COM object method returns error code: 0x8004005; E_FAIL (Unspecified error) on save

Troubleshooting


Problem

Planning 8.4 users of the JAVA (Rich) client see the on-screen error: 'COM object method returns error code: 0x8004005; E_FAIL (Unspecified error)' when saving in a specific cube. Error does not occur in other cubes within the same application and clicking save a second time functions as expected.

Symptom

COM object method returns error code: 0x8004005; E_FAIL (Unspecified error)

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Document Information

More support for:
Cognos 8 Planning

Software version:
8.4

Operating system(s):
Windows

Document number:
126621

Modified date:
09 May 2025

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swg21403822