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** Troubleshooting ** Cannot launch Controller client caused by incorrect SelectDb (Database Selection Mode) setting

Troubleshooting


Problem

User launches Controller client. User does not receive a database selection (choise of databases) screen. Instead, the user receives an error message.

Problem only affects one user.

Symptom

Depending on the version of Controller, you may see a different screen error message:
  
Controller 10.2.1:

System.Web.Services.Protocols.SoapException: Server was unable to process request. ---> System.IO.FileNotFoundException: Could not find file 'C:\Program Files\IBM\cognos\ccr_64\Data\default.Udl'.
at Microsoft.VisualBasic.ErrObject.Raise(Int32 Number, Object Source, Object Description, Object HelpFile, Object HelpContext)
at ControllerServerCommon.RaiseErrSrv.RaiseError(String sUser, Int32 lErrNo, String sErrSource, String sErrDesc, String sErrHelpFile, Int32 lErrHelpContext)
at FrServerB.ServerInfo.GetDBRelease(String sGuid, String sUser)
at Cognos.Controller.Proxy.CCRWS.ServerInfo_GetDBRelease(String sGuid, String sUser)
--- End of inner exception stack trace ---.
                
Controller 10.2:  

Server was unable to process request. ---> Could not find file 'C:\Program Files\ibm\cognos\ccr_64\Data\default.Udl'.
 

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Historical Number

1031868

Document Information

More support for:
IBM Cognos Controller

Software version:
All Versions

Operating system(s):
Windows

Document number:
624513

Modified date:
09 May 2025

UID

swg21382310

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