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Anonymous
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Composite Model Publishing Issue

Hi all, 

 

I'm having an issue publishing my composite model PowerBI report. I have two data sources: a Direct Query and a SharePoint CSV file. In my PBI report, I have calculated columns that reference both data sources and get the error message when I try to publish. When I go through with publishing it anyways and look at it from PBI Online, I see that it's a gateway issue. Any thoughts on how to fix this? 

 

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SanderVeeken
Helper III
Helper III

If the file is in SharePoint online, you shouldn't need a gateway unless you're using the wrong type of connector (local file?). 

Anonymous
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Hi @Anonymous ,

 

The error means you need a gateway to acess the data.

Try to install a gateway and add a data source to it.

On-premises data gateway - Power BI | Microsoft Learn

Add or remove a gateway data source - Power BI | Microsoft Learn

 

Best Regards,

Stephen Tao

 

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parry2k
Super User
Super User

@Anonymous check if this setting is turned on:

 

Use composite models in Power BI Desktop - Power BI | Microsoft Learn



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