How To Fix BRAINOLAPAPI139 - Using named sets is not permitted. See long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAINOLAPAPI - Message class for OLAP API

• Message number: 139

• Message text: Using named sets is not permitted. See long text

What causes this issue?

Named sets cannot be used here.

System Response

The execution of the MDX statement ends with an error.

How to fix this error?

Check the definition of the named set. If the statement is a nested MDX
statement, the named set 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAINOLAPAPI139 - Using named sets is not permitted. See long text ?

  The SAP error message BRAINOLAPAPI139 indicates that the use of named sets is not permitted in the context where you are trying to use them. This error typically arises in SAP BusinessObjects or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) environments when working with queries or reports that involve OLAP (Online Analytical Processing) data sources.
  
  Cause:
  
  Named Sets Not Supported: The specific OLAP data source or the context in which you are trying to use named sets does not support them. Named sets are predefined sets of members that can be reused in queries, but not all OLAP providers or contexts allow their use.
  Query Context: The error may occur if you are trying to use named sets in a context where they are not allowed, such as in certain types of queries or reports.
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues between the version of SAP BW and the version of the reporting tool you are