Wednesday, November 5, 2008

CAC - Errors


Cognos Planning – Contributor Administration Console


CAC - Main form failed to initialize



Error: Main form failed to initialize.

This error usually comes when configuration settings are not properly applied.


Solution: Follow the steps below.

1. Open Configuration Manager by going to

Start > All Programs > Cognos Enterprise Planning Series # Version # > Tools > Configuration Manager

2. Stop the cognos service by selecting your computer name and going to Actions > Stop Service

3. Then select Cognos planning and click Actions > Apply Selection

4. After 'Apply Selection' again start the service by going to Actions > Start Service

This should fix the problem.