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Scheduled reports fail with error QE-DEF-0283 The connection is ambiguous.

Troubleshooting


Problem

Scheduled reports that have multiple data source connection options fail with error 
QE-DEF-0283 The connection is ambiguous.
The report runs fine interactively as the user is prompted to select a data source connection. 

Resolving The Problem

Set the data source connection under 'prompt values' for the report
Screenshot of report properties

Document Location

Worldwide

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Document Information

Modified date:
17 November 2022

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ibm16840183