Usage tracking problem

Hi all,
I am trying to set up usage tracking in obiee 11.1.1.6 but I am not able to see any data in the usage tracking table (S_NQ_ACCT). The table is always empty and no data get collected.
I used the new MBean feature to set up the usage tracking details in NQSConfig.ini
I don't see any details in the NQServer.log saying that usage tracking has started.
I did it in two different environment and in both I am not able to see data in the table.
Any ideas?
Thanks

So connection is good and all usage tracking settings in Mbean set to "true".
1. Are you using table created by RCU in _BIPLATFORM schema?
2. Is this fresh install or upgraded?

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