KB38872: Labels are overlapped when executing a vertical line graph report with the similar metrics values in MicroStrategy Developer 9.4.x-10.x

SYMPTOM:
Labels are overlapped when executing a vertical line graph report with the similar value metrics in Strategy Developer 9.4.x-10.x.
 
STEPS TO REPRODUCE: 
Follow the steps below to reproduce the issue with Strategy Tutorial project:

• In Strategy Developer, create a compound metric "Cost * 0.98" with the definition (Sum(Cost) {~}  * 0.98), as shown below:

• Create a report with attribute "Month" in the row, metrics "Cost" and "Cost * 0.98" in the column.
• Run the report in vertical line graph view, note that labels are overlapped, as shown below:

 
CAUSE:
This behavior is by design. 
 
ACTION:
Users who would like Strategy to change this behaviour in future releases should post to the Ideas Exchange.
 
WORKAROUND:

• In Strategy Developer, go to graph report  menu > Preferences > Series > Labels and Values, change label location to "Center", as shown below:

• Go to Preferences > Series > Cost * 0.98, change the option Show Selected Series As to "Riser", as shown below:

• Run the graph report, note that labels are not overlapped, as shown below: