How To Fix BPC_UJHANA_MODEL_EXP016 - Cannot enable native HANA model since HANA MDX is not switched on

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BPC_UJHANA_MODEL_EXP - BPC: message class

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Cannot enable native HANA model since HANA MDX is not switched on

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BPC_UJHANA_MODEL_EXP016 - Cannot enable native HANA model since HANA MDX is not switched on ?

  The SAP error message BPC_UJHANA_MODEL_EXP016 indicates that you are trying to enable a native HANA model in SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC), but the HANA MDX (Multidimensional Expressions) is not enabled. This is a common issue when working with BPC on HANA, particularly when trying to leverage the capabilities of native HANA models.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the HANA MDX functionality is not activated in your HANA system. HANA MDX is required for certain operations in BPC, especially when working with native HANA models. If this feature is not enabled, BPC cannot utilize the native HANA model, leading to the error message.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you need to enable the HANA MDX feature in your HANA system. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Log in to the SAP HANA Studio or use the HANA Database Explorer.
  
  
  Open the SQL Console.
  
  
  Execute the following SQL command to enable MDX:
  ALTER SYSTEM SET "mdx" = 'true' WITH RECONFIGURE;
  
  
  Restart the HANA Database: After executing the command, you may need to restart the HANA database for the changes to take effect.
  
  
  Verify the Setting: You can check if MDX is enabled by running the following SQL command:
  SELECT * FROM M_INIFILE_CONTENT WHERE KEY = 'mdx';
  
  
  Re-attempt to Enable the Native HANA Model: After ensuring that MDX is enabled, go back to your BPC application and try to enable the native HANA model again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for BPC and HANA for more detailed instructions and best practices.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or updates related to this error.
  System Requirements: Ensure that your system meets all the prerequisites for using BPC with native HANA models.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully enable the native HANA model in your BPC environment.