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"An error occurred while ... The request failed with HTTP status 403: Forbidden" when launching Controller

Troubleshooting


Problem

User launches Controller client. An error appears.

Symptom


An error occurred while trying to access the server

Error Details:
The request failed with HTTP status 403: Forbidden

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Document Information

More support for:
IBM Cognos Controller

Software version:
10.1.1

Operating system(s):
Windows

Document number:
561121

Modified date:
08 May 2025

UID

swg22003684

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