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Shrujan1612
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Model Refresh issue

Error: We cannot refresh this semantic model because this semantic model uses a default data connection without explicit connection credentials. Please replace the default data connection in the semantic model settings with an explicit cloud or gateway data connection.

My source is Fabric Lakehouse. when i was trying to refresh the model it is throwing me above error. Data source credentials option is also disabled, how can this issue be resolved. 

 

Thanks in Advance.

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Koliron
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Hi @Shrujan1612 ,
For your Non-default Semantic Model,
change your "Gateway and cloud connections" setting from "Default: single-On" to any other connection that includes the relevant credentials, if you do not have one yet, create new connection.
Conn_sol.png

After the change refresh the semantic model to use your Non-default connection with explicit connection credentials to the source tables.

Hope it will help you solve the issue.
Best regards

Anonymous
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Hi @Shrujan1612 ,

Based on the description, try to turn on sync the default semantic model.

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You can view the following document to learn more information.

Lakehouse tutorial - Create your first lakehouse - Microsoft Fabric | Microsoft Learn

Solved: Semantic Model not properly refreshing - Microsoft Fabric Community

 

Best Regards,

Wisdom Wu

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