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Anonymous
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Could not load model schema Oracle Direct query

I am not able to connect to Oracle DB using Direct query.

Its giving error that could not load model schema. I am able to connect through import mode.

Oracle version: 12c , Power BI - Oct 2018

I have read the same issue being reported in community and tried the solutions mentioned but it's not working.

Can someone please help.

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v-lili6-msft
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hi, @Anonymous

You may try to update Power bi desktop to the latest version.

and are you using the connection over a VPN? this post for you refer to:

https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Issues/Couldn-t-load-the-model-schema-message-when-connected-to-company/idi-p/252068#comments

 

Best Regards,

Lin

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

I am using latest Power BI desktop version only (Oct 2018).

And I am connecting using VDI (Virtual desktop)

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