Troubleshooting
Problem
Follow these steps to set up Excel ODBC connection How to use Excel as a data source in Framework Manager. (ibm.com)
A new Microsoft Excel data source connection in Cognos Analytics fails when tested:
A new Microsoft Excel data source connection in Cognos Analytics fails when tested:
[Microsoft][ODBC Microsoft Access Driver] '(unknown)' is not a valid path. Make sure that the path name is spelled correctly and that you are connected to the server on which the file resides.
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More support for:
IBM Cognos Analytics
Component:
Data Source
Software version:
All Versions
Document number:
7165374
Modified date:
06 May 2025
UID
ibm17165374