Reporting on HANA Model using EPM Add-in

Hi All,
BPC 10 NW on HANA
EPM Add-in SP 15
We have imported two models from BPC into HANA and using HANA calculation view, we are able to do certain cross-model calculations within HANA. However, when we try to report that using EPM Add-in, that's where we are facing the problem.
We have created a local connection -> SAP HANA MDX Provider and while creating the connection we are selecting the same HANA package where we have built the required calculation view. The connection is successful, but when I try to create a new report there are no available dimensions in the report editor window?
Any thoughts - do we need to turn some settings on, some access issue?
Regards,
Ashish

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