Using String Functions In MDX

I am trying to modify an object in a universe built on BW using MDX. The object is [ZCALDAY2].[NAME]. The object brings back a list of dates yyyymmdd. I would like it to only bring back yyyymm ( and distinct values only). Is this possible?
I have tried <EXPRESSION>MID([ZCALDAY2].[NAME],1,6)</EXPRESSION> - no luck! Any help would be appreciated
Thanks
Tom

Not supported in BW

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cost element (0COSTELMNT) - 10 CHAR
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In fact SAP BW MDX supports limited string manipulation and only with NAME and UNIQUENAME attributes.
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MID([0COSTELMNT].currentmember.NAME,1,4)
LEFT([0COSTELMNT].currentmember.NAME,2)
RIGHT([0COSTELMNT].currentmember.NAME,3)
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Using Rank function in mdx

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2            10                    20
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How to use String Function Find() in a String Value Test?

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i intend to match a substring of the string returned from my UUT when using a String Value Test - VI call.
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I hope you understand the requirements because I do not.
It would be helpful if you provided DDL (CREATE TABLE ...) for tables involved.
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Use variables in ParallePeriod function in MDX

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Essbase MDX - string functions are not working!

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this code raises error (UPPER or any string function):
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When using TODATE function MDX query is not correctly generated

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