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MaxCompute:Quick Start FAQ

Last Updated:Jun 25, 2026

This topic describes common issues that may occur during MaxCompute preparations.

Issue Category

Common Questions

Activate MaxCompute

Create a MaxCompute project

I received error ODPS-0410051 when creating a MaxCompute project. How do I resolve it?

Create a RAM user

A newly created RAM user cannot access MaxCompute. How do I resolve this?

Prepare the environment and install tools

What is the difference between DataWorks and MaxCompute?

MaxCompute is a data warehouse that stores data and performs data development and computation.

DataWorks provides visual development and node workflow management for MaxCompute, enabling end-to-end data development and data governance. For more information, see What is DataWorks.

How do I distinguish between a DataWorks workspace and a MaxCompute project?

Create a MaxCompute project within a DataWorks workspace. First create a DataWorks workspace, then create a MaxCompute project. For more information, see Create a MaxCompute project. Use the following methods to distinguish between them:

  • DataWorks workspace: Log on to the DataWorks console . In the navigation pane on the left, click Workspace. The items you see here are DataWorks workspaces.

  • MaxCompute project: Log on to the MaxCompute console. In the navigation pane on the left, choose Workspace > Projects to view MaxCompute project names.

I received error ODPS-0410051 when creating a MaxCompute project. How do I resolve it?

This error occurs because the AccessKey information is incorrect. Go to the AccessKey Management page to obtain the correct AccessKey or generate a new one.

A newly created RAM user cannot access MaxCompute. How do I resolve this?

The RAM user lacks sufficient permissions. The Alibaba Cloud account that owns the RAM user must grant the necessary permissions. For more information, see Prepare a RAM user.

I received error ODPS-0410031 when connecting to MaxCompute using the client. How do I resolve it?

  • Issue description

    When starting the MaxCompute client, you receive the following error message.

    FAILED: ODPS-0410031:Authentication request expired - the expire time interval exceeds the max limitation: 900000, max_interval_date:900000,expire_date:2015-12-23T10:15:31.000Z,now_date:2015-12-23T02:16:00.000Z
  • Cause

    The local time on the device where the MaxCompute client is installed differs from the MaxCompute server time by more than 15 minutes. The server rejects the request as expired.

  • Solution

    Adjust the local time on the device where the MaxCompute client is installed, then restart the MaxCompute client.

Which platforms support integrated installation of MaxCompute Studio?

MaxCompute Studio is a big data integrated development environment tool provided by Alibaba Cloud MaxCompute for developer clients. It currently supports integrated installation on IntelliJ IDEA and PyCharm. For configuration details, see Configure MaxCompute Studio.