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vannavada
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Data Refresh button not working on desktop or service using Power Automate

Hello people,

 

I am trying to set up a refresh button for users to access on my dashboard. But, however I configure the refresh is not happening nor the last update date is updating either on desktop version or when published to service. I have attached the pbix and related files. Please help me on why it is happening and what needs to be done.

 

Thanks

pbix 

Days-Order-Dataset 

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vicky_
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Has the refresh button ever worked before (especially earlier in the day?) If so, the issue might be that the data refresh button also runs into the same refresh limits as your account / workspace. e.g. if you are on a Pro license, then the dataset can only be refreshed 8 times per day (whether that's through scheduled refresh, or through a power automate button). And if you're on premium, then you can refresh a maximum of 48 times per day. 

Hello Vicky, Thanks for the reply. No, it hasn't worked anytime. I assume there is some configuration issue with the button and DataSource. If I do refresh of the dataset from desktop or service, the refresh goes fine and my date and time is changing but when I use the refres

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