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Anonymous
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Cannot load model (PBI dataset)

Hi all,

Suddenly this morning I had an issue with all my Desktop Pbix files that are connected to a PBI Dataset I manage and upload myself.

I get the error message as soon as I open the pbix file and there is no other way to get out of the message than a force quit through CTRL+ALT+DEL.

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Anyone recognize what the underlying issue might be?

I have made no changes to the underlying dataset in Power BI service...

Best, Rasmus 

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Hi , @Anonymous 

We suggest you to open a ticket here to investigate  this issue if you are a pro user:
https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/support/

 

Once you get any solution,please kindly share it and add you reply to close this thread.

So that others having similar concern can find the answer more easily.

 

Best Regards,
Community Support Team _ Eason
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amitchandak
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@Anonymous , there can be few reasons around it. what is your data source

 

https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Service/cannot-load-model/m-p/961917

https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Service/Cannot-Load-model/m-p/891780

https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Desktop/Cannot-load-model-Error/m-p/812574

 

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Anonymous
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Hi Amit,

My datasource is a Power BI dataset uploaded to a premium workspace in my organization.


The Power BI dataset itself is a different pbix file that takes excel data from my computer and is working well still.

I am using a desktop version from March since the new updates (June) made my Power BI unable to start (this happened to many other users as well). I see some replies in your posted threads that using the latest version is advised, but I do not want to go back to that issue of being unable to even open Power BI Desktop in the first place.

Getting a bit tired of all these bugs every now and then...

Hi , @Anonymous 

We suggest you to open a ticket here to investigate  this issue if you are a pro user:
https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/support/

 

Once you get any solution,please kindly share it and add you reply to close this thread.

So that others having similar concern can find the answer more easily.

 

Best Regards,
Community Support Team _ Eason
If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

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