How To Fix BRAINOLAPAPI118 - Invalid MDX statement with '&1'

BRAINOLAPAPI118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAINOLAPAPI - Message class for OLAP API

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Invalid MDX statement with '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAINOLAPAPI118 - Invalid MDX statement with '&1' ?

  The SAP error message BRAINOLAPAPI118 indicates that there is an issue with the MDX (Multidimensional Expressions) statement being used in your SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Analytics environment. The message typically states that the MDX statement is invalid, and it may include a specific part of the statement that is causing the issue, represented by &1.
  Causes:
  
  Syntax Errors: The MDX statement may contain syntax errors, such as missing commas, incorrect keywords, or misplaced parentheses.
  Invalid Identifiers: The statement may reference dimensions, measures, or hierarchies that do not exist or are misspelled.
  Unsupported Functions: The MDX statement may use functions or operators that are not supported in the context of the SAP BW system.
  Context Issues: The MDX query may be executed in a context where certain dimensions or measures are not available.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the underlying data model (e.g., changes in InfoObjects, InfoProviders, or queries) may lead to invalid references in