I was getting following Cognos framework error while opening the model.
BME-EX-0047 Unable to read preferences for the requested interface. Please use another repository and/or ProjectAccess Interface.
I got this error for framework 11.0 after we had a patching on windows.
I reinstalled the software in same path with same version and it worked.
None of the framework models were effected.
source:
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/260415
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