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Transformer cube build fails with error (TR0168) Transformer could not open the data source.

Troubleshooting


Problem

Building Cognos Powercube that uses a Package or Report data source fails with the errors.

Symptom

(TR0168) Transformer could not open the data source [Data source name].\n [->OK]
Closing model file /cognos/c10/temp/ppd05413.qyj
Transformer exiting - operation failed

The Transformer installation's cogserver.log file contains the error:
Failure RSVP CCL_ASSERT_NAMED(FALSE, "[CSTDocIo::fileMode] temporary file creation failure.");

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Document Information

More support for:
Cognos Business Intelligence

Software version:
10.2.1, 10.2.1.1, 10.2.2

Operating system(s):
AIX, HP-UX, Linux, Solaris, Windows

Document number:
489061

Modified date:
08 May 2025

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swg21633564

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