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QFS-ERR-0138 Datasource 'xx' is not supported by any provider

Troubleshooting


Problem

All reports failed to run. Test any datasource connection in cognos connection generate the QFS-ERR-0138 error. Test of connection from the server outside Cognos 8 through database client such as sqlplus for Oracle, test fine without issue.

Symptom

QFS-ERR-0138 Datasource 'OR' is not supported by any provider

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Historical Number

1036032

Document Information

Modified date:
13 January 2026

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