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DataSource.Error: An error happened while reading data from the provider
- 1 year ago
Hi remyc - Verify that the correct version of Oracle Data Access Client (ODAC) or Oracle Instant Client is installed. Both Oracle and Power BI should be 64-bit versions, which you've already confirmed.
If you reinstalled Oracle, ensure that the PATH environment variable includes the path to the bin directory of your Oracle installation (for example, C:\Oracle\product\12.2.0\client_1\bin).Verify that the correct version of Oracle Data Access Client (ODAC) or Oracle Instant Client is installed. Both Oracle and Power BI should be 64-bit versions, which you've already confirmed.
If you reinstalled Oracle, ensure that the PATH environment variable includes the path to the bin directory of your Oracle installation (for example, C:\Oracle\product\12.2.0\client_1\bin).checking logs from both Oracle and Power BI might give more detailed insight into the root cause.
reference solved threads FYR:
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Hope the above information helps.
Hi remyc
Did rajendraongole1 's method solve your problem? If yes, could you please mark it as solution? This will help more users who are facing the same or similar difficulties. Thank you!
If you still have questions, please feel free to ask me.
Best Regards,
Yulia Xu