Error 'Couldn't load the data for this visual' w/ Measures from DirectQuery for SAP BW (Bex Query)

Greetings, I'm having trouble loading my report measures when using DirectQuery for SAP BW on Power BI cloud service. Here is the error message: "Couldn't load the data for this visual M...

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v-haibl-msft

Microsoft Employee

9 years ago

Blackjack Anonymous

I’ve got response from the Product Team.

SAP BW Direct Query mode is still in beta (this is noted when you select DQ). It is a known issue that it doesn't work in the service yet.

Best Regards,
Herbert

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