this data source cannot be used because performancepoint is not configured correctly

Today we got one support ticket in which user had mention that he is facing some problem with respect to performance point services. Further problem reveals the fact that he is trying to connect to performance point service by means of Dashboard Designer and getting the following error message:

This data source cannot be used because performancepoint services is not configured correctly

How exactly this theory works-

If the network has not been set up for a Kerberos delegation on a per-user identity basis, PerformancePoint Services requires an unattended service account. The unattended service account is set up in the PerformancePoint settings, but can be set up only if the Secure Store Service is set up for the web application. If either the unattended service account is not set up or the Secure Store Service was not set up initially for PerformancePoint Services, the application presents a message (when Dashboard Designer is connecting to the data source) stating that PerformancePoint Services has not been configured correctly.

Resolution:

We need to set unattended service account and assign full control to PPS service application.

Here are the details steps:

1)   Central Administration

2)   Application management

3)   Manage service applications

4)   Performance Point service application

5)   PerformancePoint Service Application Settings

6)   Add the Unattended Service Account and Mark Full Control

7)   That’s it. Check the results now.

It should be resolved now!

In case of any queries/questions regarding the above mentioned information then please let me know. I would be more than happy to help you as well as resolves your issues, Thank you.

Product applies to:

1)   SharePoint Server 2010

2)   SharePoint Foundation 2010

References:

1)   Enable the PerformancePoint Services site feature

2)   Performance Point Service Configuration and Utilization