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"An existing project is being opened" with credentials error when running Cognos Synch utility (CP 2012)

SYMPTOMS:
After restoring a copy of prod to test and using the Cognos sync utility, the following is generated;

ERROR/WARNING MESSAGES:
[ 563] An existing project is being opened.
[ 563] C:\Users\ab186014\AppData\Local\Compuware\Changepoint\Cognos Automation\model\Changepoint.cpf
[ 24532] BME-SP-0032 Your user id or password is incorrect. Re-enter your logon credentials.
[ 24532] Check messages to determine which errors occurred.

REASON:
The Cognos sync utility was installed on the Cognos app tier server instead of a workstation. 


RESOLUTION:
Installed the Sync utility on a workstation then reboot the Cognos app tier server.

Note:
If there are multiple databases (for example, separate databases for production, test, and training), separate administrator workstations are required, one for each database, each with its own installation of the Sync Utility.
The recommendation is to have one sync utility installed per environment.