KB13998: ‘You do not have access to any database instance’ error occurs when trying to use Freeform SQL Editor in MicroStrategy Developer 9.x and 10.x

SYMPTOM:
Users get the following error when trying to use the Freeform SQL Editor in Strategy Developer 9.x and 10.x:
 
You do not have access to any database instance
CAUSE:
One reason why this error occurs is that the 'Everyone' user group has only Custom (Browse) privileges to the database instance object to be used in the Freeform SQL Editor.
 
ACTION:
Give 'View' privileges to the database instance object for the appropriate user or group or to the 'Everyone' group. Follow the steps below:
 

• From the Strategy Desktop 8.x Folder List, expand Administration and select Database Instance Manager. Right-click on the database instance object that is being used in the Freeform SQL Editor and choose Properties, as shown below:
  

• Click on the Security tab on the Properties window, as shown below:
  

• Make sure that the 'Everyone' group has at least 'View' privileges, as shown below:
  

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  If not, click on the Add button and add it to the list, as shown below: