The Issue

Each report and document has a URL path that could be used to directly execute the object when pasted in the browser address bar. The URL path can be found in the properties section when a user right-clicks on the object.

The expected view of that window is as follows:

The view observed by some users without the link feature:

The Cause

The required feature is not enabled in the MicroStrategy Web Admin page.

The Fix

1. Navigate to the MicroStrategy Web Admin page.
2. Select ‘Security’ on the left-hand side.
3. Under ‘URL’, enable the feature – “Session information is included on the URL”.

Workaround 

If the session information setting should remain off for security reasons, use the Show Link feature as shown below.

Reference

MicroStrategy Knowledgebase Technical Note 39787, Updated July 22, 2013.