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FIX: MDX queries with calculated measure using the "/" operator run slow in SSAS

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Symptoms

When a Multidimensional Expressions (MDX) query is executed with a calculated measure in SSAS 2016, 2017 and 2019 tabular instance, the calculated measure runs slow and consumes lots of memory if it uses the  "/" operator. 

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Cause

An improved DIVIDE function allowing faster performance is available in both MDX and DAX. ​

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Resolution

Use the DIVIDE function instead of the  "/" operator in the calculation. 

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Status

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

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References

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Keywords: kbfix, kbqfe, kb

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Article Info
Article ID : 4560494
Revision : 6
Created on : 5/15/2020
Published on : 5/15/2020
Exists online : False
Views : 345