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
UID
swg21403822