Symptom
CM-REQ-4159 Content Manager has returned an error in the response header
CAM-AAA-0055 User input is required
CAM-AAA-0036 Unable to authenticate because the credentials are invalid

Problem
no longer able to create export deployments of either single packages or full content store
neither new nor existing export deployments can be created
no issues when accessing the portal or running reports

Cause
password which is used for authentication, has changed in the directory server  

Solution
Renew Credentials within the Cognos Connection portal
Steps:
1. Log into the portal as the Admin user performing the export deployment
2. Go to Tools-->My Preferences-->Personal tab
3. Under the Credentials section, click Renew the credentials

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