KB46694: "--" is displayed instead of Data on a Report including Derived Elements even though the evaluation order and Smart Metric are correctly set. Inconsistent behavior of list vs. calculation.

A report with derived elements returns no data in Strategy Web 9.3.1, instead the cells are populated with "--".
STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1) Create a Metric "DeltaRC" defined as (Revenue – Cost). Please use the Revenue and Cost Metrics (not facts) 

 2) Enable smart Metric 

3) From Desktop, create the following Report: 
 

 
4) Now go to Web, Run the report and create the following Derived Elements
 
     CY    = 2012                            (list)
     PY    = 2011                            (list)
     PPY = 2010                            (list)
     CY vs PY = CY - PY                (calculation: in the formula, use the Derived elements created before) 
 
 

 
  5) Save the derived elements as a standalone object named DE-PERIODS
 
  

 
6) The compound metric shows incorrect data in both Web and Desktop as shown below: 
 

 
WORKAROUND
 
Select the Derived Element and delete it.
 
Add the Attribute Year and create a new Derived Element.
 
The Metric now displays its data correctly as shown below:
 
 

 
 
ACTION
This issue is Fixed Confirmed in Strategy 9.4.1, upgrade to take advantage of the fix