How To Fix BRAINOLAPAPI137 - Using NON EMPTY is not permitted. See long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAINOLAPAPI - Message class for OLAP API

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Using NON EMPTY is not permitted. See long text

What causes this issue?

NON EMPTY cannot be used at this position in the statement.

System Response

Execution of the MDX statement ends with an error.

How to fix this error?

Check the use of the MDX statement. If the statement is a nested MDX
statement, NON EMPTY can only be used in the outermost MDX statement.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAINOLAPAPI137 - Using NON EMPTY is not permitted. See long text ?

  The SAP error message BRAINOLAPAPI137 indicates that the use of the NON EMPTY clause is not permitted in the context where it has been applied. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) queries or when working with OLAP (Online Analytical Processing) data sources.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a query or a data retrieval operation attempts to use the NON EMPTY keyword in a situation where it is not allowed. This can happen due to several reasons, such as:
  
  Incompatible Query Structure: The query may be structured in a way that does not support the NON EMPTY clause.
  Data Model Limitations: The underlying data model or InfoProvider may not support the use of NON EMPTY.
  Incorrect Query Design: The query might be designed incorrectly, leading to the use of NON EMPTY in an inappropriate context.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Review Query Design: Check the design of your query