Error loading existing PowerBI reports

[Jomo-Bez]

Error message as below:

Feedback Type:
Frown (Error)

Timestamp:
2025-06-10T11:21:53.9811395Z

Local Time:
2025-06-10T13:21:53.9811395+02:00

Session ID:
b87fc8b8-102c-4f56-bb81-b7e74efc96a6

Release:
June 2025

Product Version:
2.144.679.0 (25.06)+ef40146207b86a826d1c72a7727a743ee37450e9 (x64)

Stack Trace:
Microsoft.PowerBI.Client.Windows.Storage.FileOpenException
at Microsoft.PowerBI.Client.Windows.Services.LocalAnalysisServicesDatabaseCreator.<CreateAnalysisServicesDatabaseAsyncImpl>d__8.MoveNext()
--- End of stack trace from previous location where exception was thrown ---
at System.Runtime.ExceptionServices.ExceptionDispatchInfo.Throw()
at System.Runtime.CompilerServices.TaskAwaiter.HandleNonSuccessAndDebuggerNotification(Task task)
at Microsoft.PowerBI.Client.Windows.Services.AnalysisServicesDatabaseCreator.<CreateAnalysisServicesDatabaseAsync>d__0.MoveNext()
--- End of stack trace from previous location where exception was thrown ---
at System.Runtime.ExceptionServices.ExceptionDispatchInfo.Throw()
at System.Runtime.CompilerServices.TaskAwaiter.HandleNonSuccessAndDebuggerNotification(Task task)
at Microsoft.PowerBI.Client.Windows.Services.PowerBIPackagingService.<Open>d__5.MoveNext()
--- End of stack trace from previous location where exception was thrown ---
at System.Runtime.ExceptionServices.ExceptionDispatchInfo.Throw()
at System.Runtime.CompilerServices.TaskAwaiter.HandleNonSuccessAndDebuggerNotification(Task task)
at Microsoft.PowerBI.Client.Windows.Services.BiPackageOperationHandler.<LoadArtifact>d__25.MoveNext()
--- End of stack trace from previous location where exception was thrown ---
at System.Runtime.ExceptionServices.ExceptionDispatchInfo.Throw()
at System.Runtime.CompilerServices.TaskAwaiter.HandleNonSuccessAndDebuggerNotification(Task task)
at Microsoft.PowerBI.Client.Windows.Services.CurrentArtifactManager.<ExecuteAndHandleFileOpenErrors>d__56.MoveNext()
--- End of stack trace from previous location where exception was thrown ---
at System.Runtime.ExceptionServices.ExceptionDispatchInfo.Throw()
at System.Runtime.CompilerServices.TaskAwaiter.HandleNonSuccessAndDebuggerNotification(Task task)
at Microsoft.PowerBI.Client.Windows.Services.CurrentArtifactManager.<>c__DisplayClass37_0.<<OpenArtifactAndSetAsCurrent>b__0>d.MoveNext()
--- End of stack trace from previous location where exception was thrown ---
at System.Runtime.ExceptionServices.ExceptionDispatchInfo.Throw()
at System.Runtime.CompilerServices.TaskAwaiter.HandleNonSuccessAndDebuggerNotification(Task task)
at Microsoft.PowerBI.Client.Windows.Services.UIBlockingService.<>c__DisplayClass17_0`1.<<BlockUIAndRun>b__0>d.MoveNext()
--- End of stack trace from previous location where exception was thrown ---
at System.Runtime.ExceptionServices.ExceptionDispatchInfo.Throw()
at Microsoft.PowerBI.Client.Windows.Services.UIBlockingService.WaitOnUIThreadForTaskCompletion[T](Task`1 task)
at Microsoft.PowerBI.Client.Windows.Services.UIBlockingService.BlockUIAndRun[T](Func`1 asyncMethod, PowerBIProgress progress)
at Microsoft.PowerBI.Client.Windows.Services.CurrentArtifactManager.OpenArtifactAndSetAsCurrent(IPowerBIWindowService windowService, IPowerBIArtifact artifactToOpen, IExceptionHandler exceptionHandler, Nullable`1 entryPoint)
at Microsoft.PowerBI.Client.Windows.Services.FileOperationUIHandler.<OpenFileInternal>d__49.MoveNext()
--- End of stack trace from previous location where exception was thrown ---
at System.Runtime.ExceptionServices.ExceptionDispatchInfo.Throw()
at System.Runtime.CompilerServices.TaskAwaiter.HandleNonSuccessAndDebuggerNotification(Task task)
at Microsoft.PowerBI.Client.Windows.IExceptionHandlerExtensions.<HandleAwaitableAsyncExceptions>d__1.MoveNext()

PowerBINonFatalError:
{"AppName":"PBIDesktop","AppVersion":"2.144.679.0","ModuleName":"Microsoft.PowerBI.Client.Windows.dll","Component":"Microsoft.PowerBI.Client.Windows.Services.LocalAnalysisServicesDatabaseCreator+<CreateAnalysisServicesDatabaseAsyncImpl>d__8","Error":"Microsoft.PowerBI.Client.Windows.Storage.FileOpenException","MethodDef":"MoveNext - PFE_SYSTEM,PFE_METADATA_LOAD_FAILED,PFE_METADATA_LOAD_FAILED","ErrorOffset":"563","ErrorCode":"DataModelLoadFailed"}

InnerException0.Stack Trace:
at Microsoft.PowerBI.Client.Windows.AnalysisServices.AnalysisServicesService.ExecuteXmla(String xmla, ITelemetryService telemetryService)
at Microsoft.PowerBI.Client.Windows.AnalysisServices.AnalysisServicesService.ImageLoadDatabaseFromPbix(String databaseName, String filePath, Uri dataModelPath, ITelemetryService telemetryService)
at Microsoft.PowerBI.Client.Windows.AnalysisServices.AnalysisServicesService.LoadDatabaseFromPbix(String filePath, Uri dataModelPath, DatabaseDocuments initialDocuments)
at Microsoft.PowerBI.Client.Windows.Services.LocalAnalysisServicesDatabaseCreator.<CreateAnalysisServicesDatabaseAsyncImpl>d__8.MoveNext()

OS Version:
Microsoft Windows NT 10.0.26100.0 (x64 en-US)

CLR Version:
4.8 or later [Release Number = 533320]

Peak Virtual Memory:
70.6 GB

Private Memory:
297 MB

Peak Working Set:
433 MB

IE Version:
11.1882.26100.0

User ID:
92c71c5c-c0df-4cf5-bf99-1fc3cd1b56d3

Workbook Package Info:
1* - en-ZA, Query Groups: 0, fastCombine: Disabled, runBackgroundAnalysis: False.

Telemetry Enabled:
True

Model Default Mode:
Empty

Model Version:
PowerBI_V1

Enabled Preview Features:
PBI_snowflakeAdbcVersionEnabled
PBI_shapeMapVisualEnabled
PBI_enhancedTooltips
PBI_scorecardVisual
PBI_fieldParametersSuperSwitch
PBI_onObject
PBI_setLabelOnExportPdf
PBI_oneDriveSave
PBI_oneDriveShare
PBI_odspSaveBackgroundUpload
PBI_modernOfficeFilePicker
PBI_useModernPublishDialogs
PBI_gitIntegration
PBI_tmdlInDataset
PBI_directLakeRemoteModeling
PBI_directLakeOnOneLake
PBI_newCard
PBI_buttonSlicerAuthoring
PBI_advancedSlicerTypeList
PBI_textSlicer
PBI_daxInlineCopilot
PBI_aiNarrativesVisual
PBI_generateMeasureDescriptionsButton
PBI_visualCalculationsAuthoring
PBI_copilotUnifiedTooling
PBI_UserInstalledVerticaODBCDriver
PBI_sqlDbNativeArtifactsOnDesktop

Disabled Preview Features:
PBI_googleBigQueryAdbcVersionEnabled
PBI_SpanishLinguisticsEnabled
PBI_qnaLiveConnect
PBI_metricsArtifactsOnDesktop
PBI_b2bExternalDatasetSharing
PBI_publishDialogsSupportSubfolders
PBI_enhancedReportFormat
PBI_qnaImproveLsdlCopilot
PBI_tmdlViewToggle
MashupFlight_EnableOracleBundledOdacProvider
PBI_dataFunctionActions

Disabled DirectQuery Options:
TreatHanaAsRelationalSource

Cloud:
GlobalCloud

DPI Scale:
125%

Supported Services:
Power BI

WebView2 Runtime Version:
137.0.3296.68

WebView2 SDK Version:
1.0.2365.46

[burakkaragoz]

Hi @Jomo-Bez ,

Thanks for sharing the detailed error log. Based on your stack trace and error details (FileOpenException, DataModelLoadFailed), here are the most common causes and solutions for this type of issue in Power BI Desktop:

Possible Causes & Solutions:

1. Corrupted PBIX File:

   • Your PBIX file might be corrupted, especially if Power BI cannot open and load the data model.
   • Try opening a backup/copy of the file, or restore it from version history if saved in OneDrive/SharePoint.

2. Insufficient Memory or Disk Space:

   • Your system shows high peak virtual memory usage (70.6 GB). Make sure you have enough free RAM and disk space.
   • Try closing other applications and restarting your computer before opening the PBIX.

3. Unsupported Custom Visuals or Preview Features:

   • Sometimes, certain preview features or custom visuals cause compatibility issues after an update.
   • Try disabling preview features one by one under Options > Preview Features, restart Power BI, and open the file again.

4. Upgrade/Downgrade Power BI Version:

   • Rarely, a new Power BI release can break compatibility with some files.
   • Try opening the PBIX with a previous (or latest) version of Power BI Desktop. You can download older versions from the official archive.

5. Check for External Data Source Changes:

   • If the PBIX relies on external sources (databases, files, etc.) that have changed or become unavailable, it can sometimes cause the model load to fail.

6. File Path and Permissions:

   • Make sure the PBIX file is on a local drive you have full read/write access to. Avoid opening from network drives or synced folders if possible.

What to try next:

• Try opening a different PBIX file to see if the issue is file-specific or general.
• If only this file fails, try restoring a backup or using the “Recover Data” feature from Power BI’s start screen.
• If all files fail, consider reinstalling Power BI Desktop.

If you’re still stuck, please let us know:

• Does the issue happen with all PBIX files or just this one?
• Did you recently update Power BI Desktop or Windows?
• Are you using any special custom visuals or connectors?

Happy to help further if you can share more details!
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[Jomo-Bez · Accepted solution]

I resinstalled the desktop version of PowerBI and my files are opening. The error occured after an update thsi morning, so hoping this will not happen again. Thanks for the help.