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IBM SPSS Modeler error while connecting to DB2 database on macOS Version 13.3.x and 13.4

Troubleshooting


Problem

You are unable to connect to a DB2 database from SPSS Modeler Client 18.4 after you upgrade your MacOS from Version 13.2 to 13.3 or 13.4.

Symptom

When you attempt to configure and test the DB SOURCE node, you see this error:
Failed to connect to the data source.
Failed to retrieve status, check ODBC connection.

Document Location

Worldwide

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Document Information

Modified date:
23 June 2026

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