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Anonymous
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Converting a JSON call to table

Hi,

 

I can call the data i would like into Power Bi via a JSON call and it brings it back as the below:

 Screen Shot 2019-04-17 at 11.41.03.png

 

I then tried selecting converty to table:

 

Screen Shot 2019-04-17 at 11.41.37.png

 

but this gives me the below which errors out no matter what options i choose:

 

Screen Shot 2019-04-17 at 11.42.05.png

 

I then tried opening the list to the recoprd level and converting to table:

 

Screen Shot 2019-04-17 at 11.43.15.png

 

but this also errors out when being converted to a table:

 

Error:

Expression.Error: We cannot convert a value of type Record to type Text.
Details:
    Value=Record
    Type=Type

An example of an open record on my data is:

 

Screen Shot 2019-04-17 at 11.43.44.png

 

 Can anyone advise on the best way to import data into a table so i can then build a report as normal?

 

Much appreciated.

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ImkeF
Community Champion
Community Champion

I would recommend not to touch any of the parameters in the UI-dialogue. Just accept the default-values as they are.

Imke Feldmann (The BIccountant)

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Anonymous
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That worked.  I was trying to force a seperator.  Simole solution .... leave it alone!

 

Thanks for your help.

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MFelix
Super User
Super User

Hi @Anonymous ,

 

Check this post believe that as the answer you need for your question.

 

Regards,

MFelix


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Anonymous
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Hi Mfelix,

 

Thansk for pointing me in the direction but this is not allowing me to do the steps outlined in your link.

 

I cannot convert to table as at step one as i get the following prompt:

Screen Shot 2019-04-17 at 15.31.53.png

 

and no matter what option i choose i get the below error:

Screen Shot 2019-04-17 at 15.33.25.png

 

I have tried transforming the table / column but this has not worked either?

 

Can yourself or anyone else advise on a way round this issue?

 

Much thanks,

Hi @Anonymous ,

 

I don't have any sample data to experiment with the same erro as you have, did you check the blog post that was in the previous post I suggested?

 

Regards,

MFelix


Regards

Miguel Félix


Did I answer your question? Mark my post as a solution!

Proud to be a Super User!

Check out my blog: Power BI em Português





Anonymous
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Hi Mfelix,

 

Thansk for pointing me in the direction but this is not allowing me to do the steps outlined in your link.

 

I cannot convert to table as at step one as i get the following prompt:

Screen Shot 2019-04-17 at 15.31.53.png

 

and no matter what option i choose i get the below error:

Screen Shot 2019-04-17 at 15.33.25.png

 

I have tried transforming the table / column but this has not worked either?

 

Can yourself or anyone else advise on a way round this issue?

 

Much thanks,

ImkeF
Community Champion
Community Champion

I would recommend not to touch any of the parameters in the UI-dialogue. Just accept the default-values as they are.

Imke Feldmann (The BIccountant)

If you liked my solution, please give it a thumbs up. And if I did answer your question, please mark this post as a solution. Thanks!

How to integrate M-code into your solution -- How to get your questions answered quickly -- How to provide sample data -- Check out more PBI- learning resources here -- Performance Tipps for M-queries

@ImkeF ,

 

Always at your best game Smiley Happy

 

Regards,

MFelix


Regards

Miguel Félix


Did I answer your question? Mark my post as a solution!

Proud to be a Super User!

Check out my blog: Power BI em Português





ImkeF
Community Champion
Community Champion

🙂

Imke Feldmann (The BIccountant)

If you liked my solution, please give it a thumbs up. And if I did answer your question, please mark this post as a solution. Thanks!

How to integrate M-code into your solution -- How to get your questions answered quickly -- How to provide sample data -- Check out more PBI- learning resources here -- Performance Tipps for M-queries

Anonymous
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That worked.  I was trying to force a seperator.  Simole solution .... leave it alone!

 

Thanks for your help.

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