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"The address wasn't understood ... Firefox doesn't know how to open this address" after authenticating to Controller Web (via Cognos CAM) caused by misconfigured 'com.ibm.cognos.fcm.web.properties'

Troubleshooting


Problem

User launches Controller Web (URL: servername:9080/fcm.web/login#/ ) User authenticates to Cognos namespace. An error appears.

Symptom

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"The address wasn't understood
Firefox doesn't know how to open this address, because one of the following protocols (servername) isn't associated with any program or is not allowed in this context.
You might need to install other software to open this address."

Document Location

Worldwide

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Document Information

Modified date:
09 May 2025

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ibm11074672