Troubleshooting
Problem
When attempting to upload any file to Cognos Analytics, the error message "Could not fetch uploaded file contents" appears.
Symptom
Query service active but doesn't seem to be working.
No XQE logs found in <cognos_install>/logs/xqe.
Report queries unable to run.
Uploaded files are saved but contain no data.
Document Location
Worldwide
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Modified date:
13 January 2026
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ibm10795141