OLE DB or ODBC error

[Praba01]

OLE DB or ODBC error: Exception from HRESULT: 0x80040E4E. An unexpected exception occurred. How can I fix it.

[v-zhangtin-msft · Accepted solution]

Hi, @Praba01 

Please check if the power bi desktop has been updated to the lastest version and check if there are any invalud value in your table.

The following links are the threads which have the similar problem as yours, hope that their solutions can help you solve the problem.

0x80040E4E Error - OLE DB or ODBC --include the special characters which can't be identified correctly in the columns

OLE DB or ODBC error: Exception from HRESULT: 0x80040E1D | Power bi Refresh Error --The data type of column did not be set correctly

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[KPR106]

Hello @Praba01 

The error you're encountering, "OLE DB or ODBC error: Exception from HRESULT: 0x80040E4E," usually points to a connection issue between your application and the database. Here are some  steps to troubleshoot:

1. Check the Connection String: Ensure that the server, database, and authentication details are correct.
2. Update Drivers: Ensure you're using the latest version of the OLE DB or ODBC driver.
3. Verify Permissions: Make sure the user account has proper access to the database.
4. Test Connectivity: Try connecting through a different tool (e.g., SQL Server Management Studio) to check if it's an issue with the application or database.
5. Firewall/Network Issues: Ensure that no firewalls or network issues are blocking the connection.
6. Examine Logs: Check database and application logs for more specific error messages.

If none of these steps work, could you provide more details about the database you're connecting to and the environment you're working in (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, etc.)? That might help refine the advice.

 Please let me know if this is helpful for you.

 Thank You.