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Cognos Analytics : The map file 'xxx.cmf' cannot be found in your install directory

Troubleshooting


Problem

When trying to run a report containing maps, the user sees the error
"The map file 'usStates48.cmf' cannot be found in your install directory"

Symptom

The error includes the name of the map file missing as well as the errors RSV-SRV-0040 (see image below)
image 8586

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Modified date:
14 January 2026

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ibm16420151