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fabconmvp
Helper I
Helper I

Dataflow gen2 can't connect dataflow gen2

Hello everyone,

 

When I connect dataflow gen2 from dataflow gen2. I got an error. So can't ı connect my dataflow gen2?

When I try I got an error "The column 'cachedEntity' of the table wasn't found"

 

Kind Regards,

Thank you

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Expiscornovus
Super User
Super User

Hi @fabconmvp,

 

Just to double check, you are trying to use an existing dataflow (gen2) as a source in the get data option of the new dataflow (gen2), correct?

 

Afaik that should be supported and I don't see that listed as a limitation:

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-query/connectors/dataflows

 

Can you share the power query M code you used for the connection/to retrieve the data from the first gen2 dataflow? Would be good to inspect that and see what is happening in your case.

 

dataflows_powerquerym.png



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Anonymous
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Thanks for the reply from Expiscornovus , please allow me to provide another insight: 
Hi  @fabconmvp ,

 

You can check out the following link with the same error message and I hope the solution in it helps you:

Solved: Error in Power BI: "Column 'cachedEntity' not foun... - Microsoft Fabric Community

Solved: cachedEntity - Microsoft Fabric Community

 

Best Regards,

Liu Yang

If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

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Anonymous
Not applicable

Thanks for the reply from Expiscornovus , please allow me to provide another insight: 
Hi  @fabconmvp ,

 

You can check out the following link with the same error message and I hope the solution in it helps you:

Solved: Error in Power BI: "Column 'cachedEntity' not foun... - Microsoft Fabric Community

Solved: cachedEntity - Microsoft Fabric Community

 

Best Regards,

Liu Yang

If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

Expiscornovus
Super User
Super User

Hi @fabconmvp,

 

Just to double check, you are trying to use an existing dataflow (gen2) as a source in the get data option of the new dataflow (gen2), correct?

 

Afaik that should be supported and I don't see that listed as a limitation:

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-query/connectors/dataflows

 

Can you share the power query M code you used for the connection/to retrieve the data from the first gen2 dataflow? Would be good to inspect that and see what is happening in your case.

 

dataflows_powerquerym.png



Happy to help out 🙂

I share #PowerAutomate and #SharePointOnline content on my Blog, Bluesky profile or Youtube Channel

Hello @Expiscornovus,

 

I faced a problem this morning. However, the problem is gone suddenly and ı can connect right now and I haven't changed anything. İt is weird. Assume that dataflow needs a time? Interesting. Do you have any opinion why ı faced a problem in this morning and not faced right now?

 

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