Hi all, I am trying to make a sandbox environment with both BPC 10 MS and Disclosure Management on the same machine for demonstration purposes. I have already DM installed in a VM so I am taking that one as base, however when trying to add BPC it crashes the DM installation. Would really appreciate if anyone can share feedback, thoughts, comments or experiences in doing this. Thanks!
Install BPC MS alongside Disclosure Management in sandbox VM
Intermittent 401.1 Error When Refreshing Reports
All,
We are seeing intermittent 401 errors (The HTTP request is unauthorized with client authentication scheme 'Negotiate'.)
This error is not at all consistent. A user can generate queries all day long and then will get the error message. The error doesn't occur on a specific report, in a specific model, or with a specific data intersection. The error happens with all users accessing the environment. The error also occurs in two different environments.
The error seems to correspond to a loss of communication in the IIS communication process. The IIS log indicates that a 401 error is generated when the client losses connectivity (the fully qualified user ID and IP address of the client are no longer passed to the application from the client and only the IP address is passed to the application).
Given how intermittent the error is, my inclination is to suspect that the application installation has become corrupted somehow, as system settings would most likely not result in inconsistent error messaging.
Has anyone seen anything similar?
BPC 10 SP09 - Administration Client cannot be started
Hi all,
I'm facing a strange issue.
We recently installed BPC 10 SP9.
Administration Client (10.0.8.1) refuses to start on some clients while it perfectly works on other clients.
All clients are running under Win 7 64 bits SP1 and seem to be equivalent.
In the task manager, I can see OsoftAdminMain.exe process starting but it's immediately stopping without message or error.
No window displayed on the screen, no error prompted, just nothing happens.
Do you have any idea of the cause ?
Thank you for your help.
Kind regard.
BPC10 ExpandActiveWorkBook API seemed Unreliable. Any fixes?
Dear BPC Experts,
We have recently upgraded from BPC7.5 to BPC10. We are using SP17 right now.
We have invested several years in developing EVDRE reports (many of them) in the BPC7 environment and hence we are trying to make use of many of the EVDRE templates in BPC10.
In BPC10, you have to go to an EVDRE sheet before the "Expand" menu become available (what a pain!), I have written an Excel macro that made use of the EPM API to "Expand Active Workbook" by clicking a button. Here is the code:
'//////////////
Public EPMApi as New FPMXLClient.EPMAddInAutomation
Sub ExpandActiveWorkbook ()
EPMApi.ExpandActiveWorkbook
End Sub
'///////////
The code seems to work most of time... However, in a few occasions (seems pretty random!), I noted that one or two sheets did not get expanded or refreshed (or may have gotten refreshed but data was not downloaded). This is not good as I have >40 sheets in a file! Imagine the tasks of having to check every sheet just to make sure data is downloaded properly after expanding or refreshing? Note in BPC7.5, the macros (based on MNU_ETOOLS_xxxx) worked great (never had any issues).
I wonder if anyone has encountered similar issues (using VBA code or just Expand Workbook from the EPM menu bar)?
In addition, I wonder if anyone has a fix to make ExpandActiveWorkbook run reliably (any options to set? different expand/refresh commands, etc.).
Thank you very much for your insights and help in advance!
Ken
How to prevent BPC10 comments from turing into #RFR on log-on?
Dear BPC Experts,
We use quite a lot of comments in our work in the SAP BPC system. We have just upgraded from BPC7.5 to BPC10 (Microsoft version).
I am having some issues with comments in BPC10 (using EMPCommentFullContex function to retrieve comments sent to database).
Here are the symptoms:
- Refresh workbook in BPC10 - everything refreshed including comments.
- Saved the Excel file.
- Log-off EPM.
- Open the saved file - comments are still there and all look fine...
- Log-on to EPM - now all comments will change into #RFR (however, the other EPM functions, e.g., EPMMemberProperty remained OK!)
- I can refresh Workbook again and the #RFR will be refreshed and replaced with comments - but if I have many sheets, it takes time to do the refreshing every time I log-on...
I have tried to save the file in "OffLine Mode" too, but once I log-on to EPM, I will have the same #RFR problem.
It seems to me that EPMCommentFullContext is particularly "volatile" compared to other EPM functions.
I also tried the BPC7.5 EVCGT function in BPC10 (it still works) but I got the same results (#RFRs upon log-on)
In BPC7.5, I did NOT have this issue. Comments seemed to stay fine (after file open and then log-on)...
Note if I do not log-off, opening a saved file with comments is OK (comments stayed). However, I normally log-off by the end of the day.
My questions:
- Has anyone encountered similar behavior in BPC10 comments? If so do you have a solution?
- Is there any settings/options (e.g., user options, sheet options, etc.) that I can use to prevent comments from turning into #RFR? (the Excel file should do nothing until I ask it to refresh or expand, right?). Why would BPC do something I did not ask it to do ?
Thank you very much for your time and attention!
Ken
Import warning: Missing dimension in data file
Hi all,
We use BPC 10 MS. When we use Import package to load a text file it works fine when we don't execute the Default logic.
When we activate the execution of the Default Logic after the data loading we have the below error:
[Execute base logic] Logic Error of Load and Processs
Error
Missing dimension in data file
Any idea about the reasons of this error ?
thanks for your help,
Romuald
The HTTP request is unauthorized with client authentication scheme 'anonymous'.
Hi,
after the installation of SAP BPC MS 10.1 SP1 , patch level 1 and having added users from the domain to BPC, these users cannot seem to logon to BPC.
When navigating to the BPC website, the website simply does not open. When trying to log on with the EPM add-in, they get the message "400 : Bad Request". In the EPM log it says : "The HTTP request is unauthorized with client authentication scheme 'anonymous'.".
However, some users are able to log in. The local IT department states that there are no differences between the users. Restarting the server does not help. Any clues ? thx
HFM Reporting
Hi All,
I have recently moved to a profile where I will have to work in HFM for Reporting. I only have knowledge of Financial Reporting in SAP R3.
Need to know basics of how the HFM works, how to remove validations, what are CD2 Dimensions, etc
Can any one share a Document on HFM Basics & link between SAP R3 & HFM Reporting Parameters, etc
Bgrds/Farhan
Unable to login after Intallation user password update
Dear All,
I have a BPC 10 MS test server that i needed to change the password on. I know the provision for updating BPC 10 MS installation user is to update the passwords using the "Reset Login Credential" link in BPC Server Manager and restart the machine. I have done these server manager, updated the services logon accounts and the IIS Manager Permission Basic Setting in IIS. However, I am still unable to log on to BPC as the login wizard tells me that it cannot connect, go back to ensure the username and password are valid.
I took a look at the log and the Trace log for the login event is below.
Am I missing something? I would really appreciate some help on this as I do not want to reinstall. Thanks:
==============[System Error Tracing]==============
[System Name] : AuthHelper
[Message Type] : ErrorMessage
[Job Name] : WebSerivceHelper.Logon()
[DateTime] : 07/04/2015 23:56:20
[UserId] : demoadm
[Exception]
DetailMsg : {BusinessObjects.Enterprise.POAFHelper.POAFException+BOEException: COM exception cause: Unable to log on: Could not connect to server TestServer.wdf.sap.corp:6400. Please check that the server name is correct, and that the server is running.
---> System.Runtime.InteropServices.COMException: Unable to log on: Could not connect to server TestServer.wdf.sap.corp:6400. Please check that the server name is correct, and that the server is running.
at CrystalDecisions.Enterprise.Internal.SessionMgrClass.Logon(String UserName, String Password, String CMSName, String Authentication)
at CrystalDecisions.Enterprise.SessionMgr.Logon(String userName, String password, String cMSName, String authentication)
at BusinessObjects.Enterprise.POAFHelper.Internal.SessionHelper.logon(String user, String pwd, String cms, String auth)
--- End of inner exception stack trace ---
at BusinessObjects.Enterprise.POAFHelper.Internal.SessionHelper.logon(String user, String pwd, String cms, String auth)
at BusinessObjects.Enterprise.POAFHelper.ThickClientHelper.Logon(String user, String pwd, String cms, String auth)
at OSoft.Services.Application.AuthHelper.WebSerivceHelper.Logon(String username, String password, String authType, CMSAuthedInfo& info)}
==============[System Error Tracing End ]==============
How to read BPC sub items in Badi uj_custom_logic.
Dear All,
I am new to BPC module. I have searched existing posts on SCN but not able to get correct logic.
My requirement is how to read data from transaction data in internal table on specific members. I tried to do the same by simple abap logic but stucked up when logic becomes complex. So i need to know some sample code to read the data.
Kindly ask in case of any clarification needed.
Thanks is Advance.
Himanshu Sharma
How to read Transaction data from a specific member dimention in BPC
Hi Experts,
I want to read specific member data from cube I'm implementing Badi UJ_CUSTOM_LOGIC
There is a Dimention Called SUBITEM in this there are so many members like
Parent member ==>>SUBITEM
Under Subitem Member==>SUBTOT
Under SUBTOT there are two sub child
INROAM & OUTROUM
Under INROAM there is there are two member dimentions
INROAM-POS
INRAOM-PRE
Then inraom-pos have input
MOU-101 upto MOU-105 ( The User Will Enter Data In this)
Then INRAON-PRE
MOU-201 upto MOU-205 ( The User Will Enter Data In this)
I want to get the data of member Dimention (SUBTOT)
like there so many Dimentions how Should I read specific transaction data from the CUBE
Regards
Mohammed Sajid
Problem when processing a dimension
Hi all
BPC10 - We have one dimension which throws an error when processed.
This applies only to a single dimension, all other dimensions process without error
This is not a new dimension and it has processed OK in the past.
Our DBA has checked both app and sql server and there is no shortage of disk space.
We receive the error whether we process with either a local client or when the admin tool is delivered over citrix.
Has anyone seen this before or have any ideas how to solve?
Thanks
Alan
BPC 10.0 Problems when refreshing a large report
hello everyone,
We are upgrading from BPC 7.5 to BPC 10.0 and are in the process of converting all the 7.5 reports to 10.0 and i'm having a problem with a large report.
We are on BPC 10.0 SP 17 for the Microsoft platform and we are on the EPM Add-in 10.0 SP22, we also use excel 2013.
The report in question consists of ~65,000 rows of data. Basically, the row axis is running 8 different accounts by 630 Entity members by 13 different time members. Many of the rows contain empty or blank data, but they are needed for other calculations in the report, so remove blank/empty rows is not an option. For testing purposes i have created the report without any calculations to see how performance is impacted.
What I've found is that the initial report create time is ~ 25 seconds, however, if i change a member of the time dimension then refresh, the report takes ~10 minutes to refresh. The 7.5 version refreshed in ~ 1 minute consistently.
After enabling logging for the EPM add-in it appears the overhead is related to clearing the old dataset perhaps? these are the logging entries for the second refresh i see:
2015-07-06 12:16:30,317|INFO|OfficeWrappers|FPMXLClient.Office.ExcelReportCleaner.ClearOnData||||||1|Smart clearData topLeftData=Row 3 - Column 4,downRightData=Row 70562 - Column 5# |
2015-07-06 12:24:11,264|INFO|OfficeWrappers|FPMXLClient.Office.ExcelReportWriter.WriteSmart||||||1|(Smart) Writting Time: 00:07:40.9323318# |
I'm not sure where to go to next to try to optimize the performance on the subsequent refreshes. If anybody has any advice it would be much appreciated.
Thank you!
Don Collins
Problem with multiple reports: only the first report visible
Hello,
I have a problem with my report that I have created with the EPM-Addin for Excel (2010).
I want to put multiple reports in one excel sheet. I did this for many sheets in my file. At some point it didn't work anymore. If I want to put a second report under my first report, nothing happens. All cells are empty.
I have chosen the following approach, which worked out for many sheets until my problem occured:
-create the first report with the report editor
-create second report via the function "new report" in the EPM ribbon
-choose entity, interco and icaccount
-share page and column axis with the first report
If I do this the report is created ( I can see this in the report editor) but all cells are empty.
Do you have any ideas how I can fix this problem?
I would appreciate some input on this topic.
Thank you!
Regards,
Julius
VBA using EPMAddinAutomation
Hello,
I'm, trying to automize my monthly reporting as far as possible. I want to start several packages (Import, AC_Co, CALC_ACC). So far everything works fine, but I when I start the first package, the other package is started right after the request to the server was succesful. This means, the second package is started before the Import package has succeeded.
Any ideas, how to fix this?
Thank you very much in advance.
Regards,
BPC MS 75 - performance script send data to other application
Hello,
I have the performance problem with the following script
Can you have any idea in order to improve the script ?
Best regards
Bastien
Filter in EPM report
Hi,
I am trying to create an input schedule for intercompany data. In rows I have a selection of accounts and in columns I want the intco dimension members. As an entity must not enter a relation with itself I want to filter the intco members displayed so that the intco member relating to the currenty selected entity is not shown.
My attempt is as follows:
For the intco selection I use a filter which references the Entity property.
First time around this did not work, I got all intco members shown. After a bit of trial and error I found out why. As long as I have ID & Description or Description as the display for the entity dimension in the context, the schedule does not work. When in the context I only have the ID shown, the filter suddenly jumps into action.
My two questions are:
1. Is it possible to restrict the context so that the user can still select the entity but cannot change the display option?
2. Is there another way of filter the intco members?
Thanks,
Arnold
BPC 7.5.106 modified the prompt in package
Hi,
Currently, I have the following prompt in order to execute 4 indicators : Ind1 , Ind 2, Ind3 and Ind4
Prompt(SELECTINPUT,,,,"%CATEGORY_DIM%,%ENTITY_DIM%,%TIME_DIM%")
Prompt (RADIOBUTTON,%INDICATOR%,"Select the indicator to be allocated",1,{"Ind1 - Indicator 1","Ind2 - Indicator2","Ind3 - Indicator3","Ind4 - Indicator4"},{"Ind1","Ind2","Ind3","Ind4"})
The news needs is to execute 4 indicators together
So, I deleted the rows
Prompt (RADIOBUTTON,%INDICATOR%,"Select the indicator to be allocated",1,{"Ind1 - Indicator 1","Ind2 - Indicator2","Ind3 - Indicator3","Ind4 - Indicator4"},{"Ind1","Ind2","Ind3","Ind4"})
But the script is error because now the variable ,%INDICATOR% dont exist
Question : How to create the variable ,%INDICATOR% with included Ind1 , Ind 2, Ind3 and Ind4?
Nb : I dont want to modidy the script
Thanks
Bastien
Data Upload Question
We can't figure out how to approach setting up a transformation file to manage the data file format below:
Account,Description,Segment1,Segment2,Segment3,Segment4
701100,Revenue,825.3,349.5,753.5,928.1
702100,Wages,597.4,200,8,279.9,385.3
I thought Category by Time but I can;t get it to load all 4 columns of data. Any suggestion most welcome....
Matthew
Unable to login after Intallation user password update
Dear All,
I have a BPC 10 MS test server that i needed to change the password on. I know the provision for updating BPC 10 MS installation user is to update the passwords using the "Reset Login Credential" link in BPC Server Manager and restart the machine. I have done these server manager, updated the services logon accounts and the IIS Manager Permission Basic Setting in IIS. However, I am still unable to log on to BPC as the login wizard tells me that it cannot connect, go back to ensure the username and password are valid.
I took a look at the log and the Trace log for the login event is below.
Am I missing something? I would really appreciate some help on this as I do not want to reinstall. Thanks:
==============[System Error Tracing]==============
[System Name] : AuthHelper
[Message Type] : ErrorMessage
[Job Name] : WebSerivceHelper.Logon()
[DateTime] : 07/04/2015 23:56:20
[UserId] : demoadm
[Exception]
DetailMsg : {BusinessObjects.Enterprise.POAFHelper.POAFException+BOEException: COM exception cause: Unable to log on: Could not connect to server TestServer.wdf.sap.corp:6400. Please check that the server name is correct, and that the server is running.
---> System.Runtime.InteropServices.COMException: Unable to log on: Could not connect to server TestServer.wdf.sap.corp:6400. Please check that the server name is correct, and that the server is running.
at CrystalDecisions.Enterprise.Internal.SessionMgrClass.Logon(String UserName, String Password, String CMSName, String Authentication)
at CrystalDecisions.Enterprise.SessionMgr.Logon(String userName, String password, String cMSName, String authentication)
at BusinessObjects.Enterprise.POAFHelper.Internal.SessionHelper.logon(String user, String pwd, String cms, String auth)
--- End of inner exception stack trace ---
at BusinessObjects.Enterprise.POAFHelper.Internal.SessionHelper.logon(String user, String pwd, String cms, String auth)
at BusinessObjects.Enterprise.POAFHelper.ThickClientHelper.Logon(String user, String pwd, String cms, String auth)
at OSoft.Services.Application.AuthHelper.WebSerivceHelper.Logon(String username, String password, String authType, CMSAuthedInfo& info)}
==============[System Error Tracing End ]==============