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jeongkim
Post Prodigy
Post Prodigy

Dax code not available after reboot PBI

Hi,

I created some columns using DAX and I reboosted my laptop due to PBI errors. 

After reopen PBI desktop, I cannot suddenly edit DAX code which is not activated. 

there used to be code I wrote..

 

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Cookistador
Solution Sage
Solution Sage

Can you try to open the semantic model with Tabular Editor V2?

I met a similar issue a few months ago, I opened it with tabular editor made a small change (like replace the name of a measure), save it and then in Power BI, I was able to see my dax measure

 

If it is not working, can you see your code in tabular editor ?

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Ritaf1983
Super User
Super User

Hi @jeongkim 

Possible reasons for being unable to edit calculated columns in DAX:

  • The PBIX file was not saved before the reboot, causing the loss of recent changes.
  • The data model is corrupted, preventing Power BI from recognizing the calculated columns.
  • A permissions issue or an unexpected bug is preventing edits.

Suggested checks:

  • Verify if the calculated columns still appear in the Fields pane.
  • Look for a backup of your PBIX file. Power BI sometimes creates auto-recovery files in:
    C:\Users\YourUserName\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Power BI Desktop\Temp Saves

You can also try to get to recovery folder from options:

Ritaf1983_0-1742363625955.png

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

Regards,
Rita Fainshtein | Microsoft MVP
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rita-fainshtein/
Blog : https://www.madeiradata.com/profile/ritaf/profile

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v-bmanikante
Community Support
Community Support

Hi @jeongkim,

 

We would like to follow up to see if the solution provided by the super users @Ritaf1983 / @Cookistador  resolved your issue. Please let us know if you need any further assistance.


If our super users response resolved your issue, please mark it as "Accept as solution" and click "Yes" if you found it helpful.

Regards,
B Manikanteswara Reddy

Ritaf1983
Super User
Super User

Hi @jeongkim 

Possible reasons for being unable to edit calculated columns in DAX:

  • The PBIX file was not saved before the reboot, causing the loss of recent changes.
  • The data model is corrupted, preventing Power BI from recognizing the calculated columns.
  • A permissions issue or an unexpected bug is preventing edits.

Suggested checks:

  • Verify if the calculated columns still appear in the Fields pane.
  • Look for a backup of your PBIX file. Power BI sometimes creates auto-recovery files in:
    C:\Users\YourUserName\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Power BI Desktop\Temp Saves

You can also try to get to recovery folder from options:

Ritaf1983_0-1742363625955.png

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

Regards,
Rita Fainshtein | Microsoft MVP
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rita-fainshtein/
Blog : https://www.madeiradata.com/profile/ritaf/profile
Cookistador
Solution Sage
Solution Sage

Can you try to open the semantic model with Tabular Editor V2?

I met a similar issue a few months ago, I opened it with tabular editor made a small change (like replace the name of a measure), save it and then in Power BI, I was able to see my dax measure

 

If it is not working, can you see your code in tabular editor ?

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