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Kasun78
Helper I
6 years ago
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Auto Refresh file in Power BI

Hi,   I created some visualse in power BI desktop using a source file which is saved in my onedrive folder. Then I published that to power Bi web and created a dashboard using that.   My requirem...
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  • AilleryO's avatar
    AilleryO
    6 years ago

    Hi,

     

    If error message is linked to credentials problems, maybe you should check them ?

    In Data Source parameters, you have a button to check credentials :

    The screenshoy is in french but you have the same button, at the same place in english 😉

    Let us know

     

    PS : Your One Drive is a One Drive Pro or a Personnal one, 'cause auto refresh works only with One Drive Business. Check as well that your source is referenced as http:... and not C:/user...

Kasun78's avatar
Kasun78
Helper I
6 years ago

yes. that credential error is still there.

AilleryO's avatar
AilleryO
Memorable Member
6 years ago

Hi Kasun78 ,

 

Did you try to re-enter your credentials, in the above window ? (Change or Modify credentials button)

If event though you re-enter the good credentials,

it is still not working,

then you should try to re-connect to your source file.

 

Let us know

 

  • AilleryO's avatar
    AilleryO
    Memorable Member
    6 years ago

    Maybe your published version as a problem with the credentials, not your local...

  • Kasun78's avatar
    Kasun78
    Helper I
    6 years ago

    Hi AilleryO,

     

    But if I can refresh the file withour any error in the power BI desktop that means there aren't any credential errors. isn't it?

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    Kasun78
    Helper I
    6 years ago

    Hi AilleryO 

     

    I think there was a problem with my credentials. as you mentioned i entered it but this time usin oauth2 method and it worked. Thank you for your help