KB34886: “Syntax error (missing operator) in query expression” error is received when running Query Builder reports against a text file data source in MicroStrategy Developer 9.4.1

SYMPTOM:
When executing a report against a text file data source, the following error occurs:
"Syntax error (missing operator) in query expression"
CAUSE:
Users experience this issue because the Database Instance type is set as Generic.  The Generic Database Instance type will generate SQL that does not include “AS” in the syntax when assigning column aliases. 

ACTION:
Change the Database Instance type from Generic DBMS to Microsoft Excel 2000/2003.This Database Instance type will include “AS” in the column aliases.