Troubleshooting
Problem
User launches Controller client. User receives error.
Symptom
Example (Controller 10.1.1):

Error
An error occurred while trying to access the server.
http://servername/ibmcognos/cgi-bin/cognos.cgi?t=controller
[Details] [OK]
Error Details
The request failed with HTTP status 405: Method Not Allowed.
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Document Information
More support for:
IBM Cognos Controller
Component:
Error
Software version:
All Version(s)
Operating system(s):
Windows
Document number:
499429
Modified date:
08 May 2025
UID
swg21653361
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