FIX: MS Query Hangs Trying to Overwrite an Existing Local Cube File (234646)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft SQL Server OLAP Services 7.0

This article was previously published under Q234646
BUG #: 639 (Plato7x)

SYMPTOMS

MS Query hangs when a user creates an OLAP cube and attempts to save a local cube (.cub) file with the same name as an existing cube file.

CAUSE

This happens only when the user is trying to overwrite the cube file in the same session, that is, without closing and re-opening MS Query.

WORKAROUND

The user can work around this problem by saving to a new local cube file.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in SQL Server OLAP Services version 7.0. This problem has been corrected in U.S. Service Pack 1 for Microsoft SQL Server OLAP Services version 7.0. For information about how to download and install the latest SQL Server OLAP Services Service Pack, see the following Microsoft Web site: For more information, contact your primary support provider.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/7/2006
Keywords:kbBug kbfix KB234646