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**Troubleshooting** error 'It seems that no FAPService is running'

Troubleshooting


Problem

User launches 'IBM Cognos FAP'. User enters the password and clicks 'Log in'. User receives error message.

Symptom

Login notification
It seems that no FAPService is running or FAPDb is started/restarted after FAPService.
Start/restart FAPService to make FAP work correctly.
[OK]

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Modified date:
08 May 2025

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