Could Not Load Data For The Visual

[danielpaduck]

Hi,

I am having an issue with a report that is throwing this error:

The Power BI report is direct connected to a data set.  I created a new data Power BI report and connected to the data set and brought in the column that is throwing the error but it was fine on my new report. Thus, I am not sure what the issue is.  The only thing that it could be is that the column is using the PATH function and maybe there is something off with that. But it is strange that the one report is throwing an error and new report is not. 

[Anonymous · Accepted solution]

Hi @danielpaduck 

Here are some potential causes and solutions:

1. Check for Broken or Missing Relationships
Since the 'PATH' function typically operates over a hierarchy requiring a parent-child relationship, ensure that:
- The relationship(s) required for the 'PATH' function to work correctly are still intact and active in the report throwing the error.
- There isn't a missing or inactive relationship that's causing the dependency error.

2. Verify Dependency Columns
The error message indicates that 'Employee[GL PATH Lvl1]' depends on another column, relationship, or measure. This dependency could be:
- A parent ID column needed by the 'PATH' function.
- Any calculated column or measure that 'Employee[GL PATH Lvl1]' relies on directly or indirectly.

Ensure that all such dependencies are in a valid state, meaning they:
- Exist in the model.
- Do not contain errors themselves.
- Are accessible given the current context and security rules.

3. Data Refresh and Model Synchronization
- Refresh Data**: Ensure that the data has been refreshed. Sometimes, the issue might be due to stale or incomplete data.
- Synchronize Model**: If you're using Power BI Service and have reports connected to a dataset published on the service, ensure the dataset has been updated or synchronized after any changes. If you made changes to the dataset in Power BI Desktop and re-published it, ensure that the report is connected to the updated version.

4. Check for Circular Dependencies
If 'Employee[GL PATH Lvl1]' or any of its dependencies are part of a circular reference (where two or more columns or measures depend on each other directly or indirectly), this could cause the error. Review your model for any such scenarios and resolve them by breaking the circular dependency.

Best Regards,

Jayleny

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