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OP-ERR-0068 An error occurred while trying to connect to data source. PDS-PCT-0020 Unable to open the PowerCube.

Troubleshooting


Problem

Data source connection for a Time-Based Partitioned Powercube fails with 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.

Symptom

Unable to connect to a Time-Based Partitioned Powercube in a Cognos Analytics 11 server running on AIX or Linux. 
Other Powercube data sources that do not use Time-Based Partitioning are working correctly.

Document Location

Worldwide

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Document Information

Modified date:
14 January 2026

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ibm16509136