How To Fix BRAINOLAPAPI116 - Invalid MDX statement. CROSSJOIN using the same dimensions.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAINOLAPAPI - Message class for OLAP API

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Invalid MDX statement. CROSSJOIN using the same dimensions.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAINOLAPAPI116 - Invalid MDX statement. CROSSJOIN using the same dimensions. ?

  The SAP error message BRAINOLAPAPI116: Invalid MDX statement. CROSSJOIN using the same dimensions typically occurs when there is an issue with the MDX (Multidimensional Expressions) query being executed in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Analytics. This error indicates that the MDX query is attempting to use the CROSSJOIN function with the same dimension more than once, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Dimensions: The CROSSJOIN function is being applied to the same dimension multiple times in the MDX query. For example, if you are trying to cross-join members from the same dimension (like a time dimension) without properly distinguishing them, it will lead to this error.
  Incorrect Query Logic: The logic of the MDX query may be flawed, leading to an attempt to combine the same set of members from a dimension.
  Hierarchy Issues: If the dimensions involved have hierarchies, and the query is not correctly referencing the levels or members, it can