Troubleshooting
Problem
Created a new Powercube, Data Source and Package with Transformer. When testing the data source or opening the Package encounter error.
Symptom
Opening the Powercube in Cognos Studios results in error:
BMT-MD-6003 No connection to the data source could be established.
No connection to the data source 'data source name' could be established.
Testing the data source results in the error:
OP-ERR-0068 An error occurred while trying to connect to data source ''.
Details: PDS-PCT-0020 Unable to open the PowerCube: (Open Data Cache).
Cube name or path may be incorrect, cube may be corrupt or may not be a PowerCube.
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Modified date:
13 January 2026
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