The error code xqe-jdb-0001 is a generic connectivity error typically associated with Java Database Connectivity (JDBC). It indicates that the application attempting to access the database failed to establish a link to the database server.
In plain English: Your reporting application tried to open a line of communication with your database using a JDBC driver, but the handshake failed immediately. Reproduce and capture 3
A typo in the connection string is a frequent cause of the xqe-jdb-0001 error. Go to your Data Source properties in Cognos (or your specific application) and check the connection string. but the handshake failed immediately.