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IBM DataStage Hierarchical Stage fails with exception "java.lang.SecurityException: Could not lock User prefs. Lock file access denied."

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Why does IBM DataStage Hierarchical Stage fail with following exception?
Exception in thread "Timer-0" java.lang.SecurityException: Could not lock User prefs. Lock file access denied.

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Document Information

More support for:
IBM InfoSphere Information Server

Component:
DataStage

Software version:
11.3, 11.5, 11.7, 11.7.1

Operating system(s):
AIX, Linux, Windows

Document number:
6152805

Modified date:
25 April 2025

UID

ibm16152805

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