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"An error occured while trying to access server" and "...Client found response content type of 'text/html', but expected 'text/xml'..." caused by a service user account permission problem

Troubleshooting


Problem

User launches Controller, and splash screen starts. User receives error message, and cannot continue.

Symptom

Client PC - Screen:

An error occured while trying to access server.

Client PC - Event Viewer (Application log):

    Event Type: Warning
    Event Source: Enigma
    Event Category: None
    Event ID: 0
    Date: 13.07.2006
    Time: 14:17:28
    User: N/A
    Computer: CLIENTPCNAME
    Description:
    Error occured at 13.07.2006 14:17:28 in Cognos Controller, Error No=5, Source=FrangoDirect.ConnectionDirect.SetSelectDb#System.Web.Services, Description=Client found response content type of 'text/html', but expected 'text/xml'.
    , HelpFile= HelpContext=0

NOTE: On the Application server there are no errors found at all inside the Event Log.

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1022092

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Modified date:
08 May 2025

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