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3511751 - Error happens when using blending model in story chart of SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)

Symptom

  • Error below happens when using blending model in story chart of SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC):

    Visualization cannot be provided because there is no linked dimension from the primary model 

Environment

  • SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)

Reproducing the Issue

  1. Login to SAC system.
  2. Create a new story and add chart into the story built one model A.
  3. Blending model B to model A using linked dimension D1.
  4. Add measures and other dimensions into the chart, not adding linked dimension D1.
    ==>Notice that the chart cannot be displayed, the error below appears in the chart:
    Visualization cannot be provided because there is no linked dimension from the primary model 

Cause

  • This is by design behavior.
  • In the chart using blending model, the linked dimension must be included in the chart.

Resolution

  • Add linked dimension into the chart.
  • To improve the feature, follow the KBA below to create enhancement request:

    2424376 - How do you create an enhancement request for SAP Analytics Cloud?

Keywords

SAC, linked, blend, blending, model, chart, empty, display, dimension, Visualization, cannot, provided , KBA , LOD-ANA-DES , Story Design & Visualizations , Problem

Product

SAP Analytics Cloud 1.0