How To Fix BRAINOLAPAPI124 - MDX statement contains axis specifications that are not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAINOLAPAPI - Message class for OLAP API

• Message number: 124

• Message text: MDX statement contains axis specifications that are not permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAINOLAPAPI124 - MDX statement contains axis specifications that are not permitted ?

  The SAP error message BRAINOLAPAPI124 indicates that there is an issue with the MDX (Multidimensional Expressions) statement being used in your SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Analytics environment. Specifically, the error states that the MDX statement contains axis specifications that are not permitted. This typically occurs when the MDX query is trying to reference dimensions or members in a way that is not allowed by the underlying data model or the specific context of the query.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Axis Specifications: The MDX query may be trying to use axis specifications that are not supported by the data source or the specific context of the query.
  Incorrect Dimension Usage: The query might be referencing dimensions or hierarchies that are not available in the context of the query.
  Compatibility Issues: There may be compatibility issues between the MDX query and the version of the SAP BW or the OLAP engine being used.
  Syntax Errors: There could