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LCarenzo
Helper I
2 years ago
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Refresh -

Currently I have my dataset, and visual on my one drive, I have given access to those files on one drive to my overseas colleage so that he has the ability to update the dataset and refresh the data in Powerbi visual page.   

 

When he goes to do the refresh, it fails with an error stating the file cannot be found because it is on my one drive path, even though he has access.   

 

How do we both get to access the data and refresh?

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    2 years ago

    My guess is that the problem is based on the "Address" used in the Power BI file.  Even though both of you have access to the file, he might not have access using the address you put into the file.  The address that you have shared with your college is probably not the same as the address you have used in your file.

    I'd attempt changing the address, do a close and apply. Publish back into the service and see.

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    Anonymous
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    Hi LCarenzo ,

     

    Could you tell me if your problem has been solved? If it is, kindly Accept it as the solution. More people will benefit from it. Or if you are still confused about it, please feel free to let me know.

     

    Best Regards,

    Neeko Tang

    If this post  helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution  to help the other members find it more quickly. 

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
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    My guess is that the problem is based on the "Address" used in the Power BI file.  Even though both of you have access to the file, he might not have access using the address you put into the file.  The address that you have shared with your college is probably not the same as the address you have used in your file.

    I'd attempt changing the address, do a close and apply. Publish back into the service and see.

    • LCarenzo's avatar
      LCarenzo
      Helper I

      Thanks you, however what do you mean by address?

      • Anonymous's avatar
        Anonymous
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        Whenever you connect to any data source, you need to tell Power BI where to look.  This is what i mean by address.  If you look at the "Source" row of your query, you will see what the address to the file has been provided.