How To Fix BRAINOLAPAPI146 - The XML document for the MDX statement is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAINOLAPAPI - Message class for OLAP API

• Message number: 146

• Message text: The XML document for the MDX statement is invalid

What causes this issue?

The MDX statement is converted internally to an XML document. This
conversion was not successful. The XML document is invalid.

System Response

The processing of the MDX statement is terminated.

How to fix this error?

This is an internal error. Contact technical support.

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 BRAINOLAPAPI146 - The XML document for the MDX statement is invalid ?

  The SAP error message BRAINOLAPAPI146 indicates that there is an issue with the XML document generated for an MDX (Multidimensional Expressions) statement. This error typically arises when the XML structure is not valid or does not conform to the expected schema, which can prevent the system from processing the MDX query correctly.
  Causes:
  
  Malformed MDX Query: The MDX statement itself may contain syntax errors or invalid references to dimensions, measures, or hierarchies.
  Invalid XML Structure: The XML document generated from the MDX query may not be well-formed, meaning it could have missing tags, incorrect nesting, or other structural issues.
  Data Source Issues: The underlying data source (e.g., InfoProvider, cube) may have inconsistencies or may not be properly configured, leading to issues when generating the XML.
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues between the version of SAP BW and the MDX query being executed.
  Special Characters: The presence of special characters in the MDX query or