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Issue Adding Plan (Preview) in Fabric - “Error while initialization database connection”
Hi abelkar,
Thank you for reaching out to the Microsoft Fabrc Community Forum.
Based on your setup (F64 capacity, correct security group, and the feature enabled in your region), this does not look like a permissions or licensing issue. The error “Error while initialization database connection” typically occurs when Fabric cannot complete the backend database connection required while creating the Plan (Preview) item. As per Microsoft guidance, Plan creation depends on initializing a database connection, and if that step fails, this error can occur:
1. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/fabric/iq/plan/planning-how-to-create-database-connection
In preview features, this is usually related to backend provisioning delays or partial rollout, even if the option is visible in the UI. You can try validating the workspace is on F64 capacity, creating the Plan in a new workspace, or retrying after some time. Additionally, ensure there are no network restrictions, private endpoints, or tenant-level policies blocking required Fabric services, as these can also impact connection initialization.
Also refer to:
2. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/fabric/data-factory/connector-troubleshoot-fabric-sql
3. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-apps/maker/data-platform/fabric-troubleshoot
Hope that clarifies. Let us know if you have any doubts regarding this. We will be happy to help.Thank you for using the Microsoft Fabric Community Forum.
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Hi abelkar,
Thank you for reaching out to the Microsoft Fabrc Community Forum.
Based on your setup (F64 capacity, correct security group, and the feature enabled in your region), this does not look like a permissions or licensing issue. The error “Error while initialization database connection” typically occurs when Fabric cannot complete the backend database connection required while creating the Plan (Preview) item. As per Microsoft guidance, Plan creation depends on initializing a database connection, and if that step fails, this error can occur:
1. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/fabric/iq/plan/planning-how-to-create-database-connection
In preview features, this is usually related to backend provisioning delays or partial rollout, even if the option is visible in the UI. You can try validating the workspace is on F64 capacity, creating the Plan in a new workspace, or retrying after some time. Additionally, ensure there are no network restrictions, private endpoints, or tenant-level policies blocking required Fabric services, as these can also impact connection initialization.
Also refer to:
2. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/fabric/data-factory/connector-troubleshoot-fabric-sql
3. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-apps/maker/data-platform/fabric-troubleshoot
Hope that clarifies. Let us know if you have any doubts regarding this. We will be happy to help.Thank you for using the Microsoft Fabric Community Forum.
Hello. It does not work for me either
"Error while connecting Fabric SQL Something went wrong, please contact support with this activity id 894373bf-a509-41f3-828d-20e6404ab53d"
Capacity F2, tenant settings enabled, new workspace.Hi czaj_kuba,
Since the tenant settings are already enabled and the error is now specifically “Error while connecting Fabric SQL”, this appears to be related to Fabric SQL backend provisioning/connection initialization rather than permissions or licensing. Please verify that the workspace is correctly assigned to the Fabric capacity and test whether you can create a Fabric SQL Database or SQL Endpoint in the same workspace. If SQL items also fail, then the issue is likely with the backend Fabric SQL service that Plan (Preview) depends on internally.
You can also try creating the Plan item in another new workspace and retry after some time, as preview features may require additional backend provisioning time. If the issue persists, please open a Microsoft Support ticket and share the Activity ID from the error message so the backend logs can be investigated further by the product team.
Relevant Microsoft documentation:
1. Plan database connection requirements
2. Fabric SQL troubleshooting
Hope this helps. If you have any questions regarding this, please feel free to reach out us. We will be happy to help.
Hi abelkar,
Just checking in to see if the issue has been resolved on your end. If the earlier suggestions helped, that’s great to hear! And if you’re still facing challenges, feel free to share more details happy to assist further.Thank you.
Hi abelkar ,
We haven’t received any update from your side yet. Please let us know if you need any additional details or clarification from our side.
Thanks.
