SYMPTOM:
A user tries to create an OLAP cube report in Strategy Developer by selecting the OLAP Cube Report template:
However, after clicking OK, the following error message is received:
Error:
"This metadata is not configured to connect to an OLAP Cube provider. Please configure an OLAP Cube DB Instance before attempting to create OLAP Cube reports or import OLAP Cubes."
CAUSE:
Currently there is no OLAP database instance defined for this project.
ACTION:
A database instance is considered an OLAP database instance if it points to an OLAP data source such as SAP BW, Hyperion Essbase, Microsoft Analysis Services, etc.
For step by step instructions on creating a database instance, refer to the following Strategy Knowledge Base technical note: KB4845: How to create a database instance for project warehouse in Strategy Developer 9.4.x-10.x?
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