Troubleshooting
Problem
When trying to attach to an LDAP Directory Server, either by using the test functionality in Cognos Configuration or by starting IBM Cognos 11, an error message is logged and the connection fails. This is true for LDAP and LDAPS (LDAP via SSL).
Symptom
CAM-AAA-0146 The namespace <namespacename> is not available.
CAM-AAA-0064 The function 'CAM_AAA_Configure2' failed.
The user cannot access the application at this time.
CAM-AAA-0056 Unable to authenticate.
CAM-AAA-0064 The function 'LDAPHandlePool::CreateHandle()' failed.
CAM-AAA-0026 The function call to 'ldap_simple_bind_s' failed with error code: '91'
Can't connect to the LDAP server
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Modified date:
13 January 2026
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