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The web request failed, 403 Forbidden error message when user is trying to edit a report or run the report from Cognos Analytics

Troubleshooting


Problem

Edit report or Run the report or Create Schedule the report, it shows "The web request failed, 403 Forbidden error"

Symptom

There is no issue within Cognos gateway URL or dispatcher URL from the server.
It is only showing the issue Customer's application site.


3

Document Location

Worldwide


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Document Information

More support for:
IBM Cognos Analytics

Component:
Installation and Configuration->Web Server

Software version:
All Version(s)

Document number:
6428865

Modified date:
06 May 2025

UID

ibm16428865