Exception has been thrown by the target of an invocation

[Sonja_Bauernfeind]

QlikSensUtil fails to connect to the repository database with the following error:

Exception has been thrown by the target of an invocation

Environment

• Qlik Sense Enterprise on Windows 

Resolution

This is caused by FIPS being enabled. To bypass the restriction:

1. Create a file called QliksenseUtil.exe.config in: 
   
   C:\Program Files\Qlik\Sense\Repository\Util\QlikSenseUtil\
   
   
2. Add the following content inside the QliksenseUtil.exe.config file:
   

   <configuration>
    <runtime>
       <assemblyBinding xmlns="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:asm.v1">
         <dependentAssembly>
           <assemblyIdentity name="log4net" publicKeyToken="669e0ddf0bb1aa2a" culture="neutral"/>
           <bindingRedirect oldVersion="0.0.0.0-1.2.11.0" newVersion="1.2.11.0"/>
         </dependentAssembly>
       </assemblyBinding>
       <enforceFIPSPolicy enabled="false"/>
     </runtime>
   </configuration>

3.  Save the file.
4. Reconnect