FIX: Error message when you run an MDX query in SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services: "Dimension attribute was not found" (912702)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Developer Edition
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Edition
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Edition for Itanium Based Systems
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Enterprise X64 Edition
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Standard X64 Edition
  • SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition for Itanium-based Systems
BUG #: 161 (SQL Hotfix)
Microsoft distributes Microsoft SQL Server 2005 fixes as one downloadable file. Because the fixes are cumulative, each new release contains all the hotfixes and all the security fixes that were included with the previous SQL Server 2005 fix release.

SUMMARY

This article describes the following about this hotfix release:
  • The issues that are fixed by the hotfix package
  • The prerequisites for installing the hotfix package
  • Whether you must restart the computer after you install the hotfix package
  • Whether the hotfix package is replaced by any other hotfix package
  • Whether you must make any registry changes
  • The files that are contained in the hotfix package

SYMPTOMS

When you run a Multidimensional Expressions (MDX) query in Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services, you receive an error message that is similar to the following:
The [DIMENSION ATTRIBUTE NAME] dimension attribute was not found
This problem occurs when the following conditions are true:
  • The MDX query requests a dimension property.
  • The dimension property is either an attribute or an intrinsic property.
  • The MDX query returns a rowset.

RESOLUTION

Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is described in this article. Only apply it to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next SQL Server 2005 service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services telephone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support

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 usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this hotfix.

Restart information

You do not have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix. If Analysis Services is running as a named instance, you must stop the SQL Server Browser service. Before you apply this hotfix, you must exit all Analysis Services tools and client applications. Additionally, you must exit Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS).

Registry information

You do not have to change the registry.

Hotfix file information

This hotfix contains only those files that are required to correct the issues that this article lists. This hotfix may not contain all the files that you must have to fully update a product to the latest build.

The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time item in Control Panel.32-bit hotfix
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Msxmlsql.dll2005.90.1518.0899,63820-Jan-200623:11x86
Osql.exe2005.90.1518.051,41621-Jan-200600:11x86
Sbmsmdlocal.dll9.0.1518.015,585,49621-Jan-200600:11x86
Sbmsmdredir.dll9.0.1518.03,927,25621-Jan-200600:11x86
Sqlaccess.dll2005.90.1518.0349,40021-Jan-200600:11x86
Sqlservr.exe2005.90.1518.028,778,25621-Jan-200600:11x86
64-bit hotfix
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Osql.exe2005.90.1518.083,67221-Jan-200604:14x64
Sbmsmdlocal.dll9.0.1518.015,585,49621-Jan-200600:11x86
Sbmsmdredir.dll9.0.1518.03,927,25621-Jan-200600:11x86
Sqlaccess.dll2005.90.1518.0356,56821-Jan-200604:14x86
Sqlservr.exe2005.90.1518.039,397,59221-Jan-200604:14x64
64-bit hotfix for Itanium processors
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Osql.exe2005.90.1518.083,67221-Jan-200604:14IA-64
Sbmsmdlocal.dll9.0.1518.015,585,49621-Jan-200600:11x86
Sbmsmdredir.dll9.0.1518.03,927,25621-Jan-200600:11x86
Sqlaccess.dll2005.90.1518.0356,56821-Jan-200604:14x86
Sqlservr.exe2005.90.1518.039,397,59221-Jan-200604:14IA-64

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

824684 Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/26/2006
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