No session exists for database with ID

I have a issue with all my reports that are connected to power bi service datasets. If I start from blank with PBI desktop everything is fine. BUT when I download existing pbix file from service whi...

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v-qiuyu-msft

Community Support

6 years ago

Hi Anonymous,

Please ensure the connected dataset does exist in Power BI service and you have build permission on it.

Please open the same report in Power BI service, check if report data display fine. Then download pbix file, open the Power BI desktop from Microsoft Store, click on File -> Open to open the downloaded pbix file, check if the same issue occurs.

Best Regards,
Qiuyun Yu

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