Connection cannot be made while processing dimension

Amy Jandreau 61 Reputation points
2021-10-25T19:49:30.877+00:00

Hi All,
I opened my SSAS Database using SSDT. I tested the connection to Data Sources and was tested successfully. However when i tried to process a dimension i am getting the below error
TITLE: Microsoft Visual Studio


A connection cannot be made. Ensure that the server is running.


BUTTONS:

OK


I checked all the services are running, Please advice.
Thanks

SQL Server Analysis Services
SQL Server Analysis Services
A Microsoft online analytical data engine used in decision support and business analytics, providing the analytical data for business reports and client applications such as Power BI, Excel, Reporting Services reports, and other data visualization tools.
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  1. CarrinWu-MSFT 6,891 Reputation points
    2021-10-26T02:10:38.443+00:00

    Hi @Amy Jandreau ,

    Thanks for your posting.

    The SSAS connectivity issue can be cause by several reasons.

    1.Have you right click your solution to check the target server name? Please refer to below shotscreen:
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    2.Make sure the TCP has been enabled and the port is open in the firewall. Default instance listens to TCP port 2383. If the client does not use a port number or an instance name, and it is TCP connection, the client will try reach TCP port 2383. The best way to test if this port is open is to use telnet.

    3.Make sure there haven't any antivirus software block your connection.

    4.Try to restart servers.

    For more information, please refer to Connect to SQL Server Analysis Services.

    Best regards,
    Carrin


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