FIX: Unexpected Internal Error Occurs When You Query a Virtual Cube with Calculated Measures (316285)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Analysis Services

This article was previously published under Q316285
BUG #: 12743 (plato7x)

SYMPTOMS

When you execute a Multidimensional Expression (MDX) query against a virtual cube, which contains calculated members with the NON EMPTY property set to a non-null value, the following error message occurs:
Unable to open cellset
An unexpected internal error has occurred.

RESOLUTION

A supported fix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is described in this article. Apply it only to computers that are experiencing this specific problem. This fix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next SQL Server service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the fix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services phone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:NOTE: In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The typical support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.

The English version of this fix should have the following file attributes or later:
  Date         Time         Version       Size   File name   
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  03-JAN-2002  19:04       8.0.562.0    213,572  Msmdcb80.dll
  19-MAR-2002  13:57       8.0.0.601  4,043,328  Msmddo80.dll
  19-MAR-2002  13:56       8.0.601.0  1,008,192  Msmdgd80.dll
  19-MAR-2002  12:53       8.0.601.0  1,774,148  Msmdsrv.exe
  19-MAR-2002  13:57       8.0.601.0  2,024,016  Msolap80.dll
  18-APR-2001  00:23   2000.80.382.0    815,676  Sqldata.dll
  19-MAR-2002  13:56   2000.80.534.0    590,396  Sqlsort.dll 
				
NOTE: Due to file dependencies, the most recent hotfix or feature that contains the preceding files may also contain additional files.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, in the MDX query use a cross join between the measures dimension and another dimension that is contained in the virtual cube.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:10/7/2005
Keywords:kbBug kbfix kbQFE KB316285