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KB40895: "Dimensional Metric-Unsupported object in Metric" error message appears when running reports with element prompts in metric definitions in MicroStrategy Developer 9.x and 10.x


Stefan Zepeda

Salesforce Solutions Architect • Strategy


KB40895: "Dimensional Metric-Unsupported object in Metric" error message appears when running reports with element prompts in metric definitions in MicroStrategy Developer 9.x and 10.x

SYMPTOM:
 
When running reports with element prompts in metric definitions in Strategy Developer 9.x and 10.x, following error message appears:

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Error(s) occured while loading report: DSSSQLEngine: Schema loading error: Template(Local Template). -Template Unit Metrics-Template Metrics-Dimensional Metric (M1). -Dimensional Metric-Unsupported object in Metric.
 
The metric definition contains an element prompt:

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ApplySimple("datepart(yy, #E0)", ?[Elements of Day])
 
 
CAUSE:
This is because element prompt is not supported in metric definition in Strategy 9.x and 10.x. 
WORKAROUND: 
Value prompt can be used in metric definitions or users need to add element prompts in report level.   
 


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June 12, 2017

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June 12, 2017