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Anonymous
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Power BI Desktop Error while connecting with Data flow

Dear Power BI Support Team,

 

I am writing to seek your assistance in resolving an issue I'm experiencing while connecting Power BI Desktop to a dataflow. I am encountering an MFA error during the connection attempt. Please refer error screenshot.

I am not able to login using organizational account.

PBI to dataflow error.png

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PijushRoy
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Hi @Anonymous 

Go to Option & Setting > Data Source Setting > Clear All Permission
Go to Option & Setting > Option and enable the below option
PijushRoy_0-1706163791910.png

Then try to log in through a web browser.


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Anonymous
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Hi @Anonymous ,

Thanks for reaching out to us with your problem. According to your description,you got the error when connect to the dataflow. And the problem seems to be caused by authentication method, the following links are the ones which has the same problem as yours, hope the solutions can help you solve the problem.

Multi-factor authentication:

Solved: Power BI login Multi Factor Authentication - Microsoft Fabric Community

 

Solved: Disabling multi factor authentication for power bi - Microsoft Fabric Community

Solved: AADSTS50076: Due to a configuration change made by... - Microsoft Fabric Community

Best Regards

PijushRoy
Super User
Super User

Hi @Anonymous 

Go to Option & Setting > Data Source Setting > Clear All Permission
Go to Option & Setting > Option and enable the below option
PijushRoy_0-1706163791910.png

Then try to log in through a web browser.


If your requirement is solved, please make sure to MARK AS SOLUTION ✔️ and help other users find the solution quickly. Please hit the LIKE 👍 button if this comment helps you.

Thanks
Pijush

 




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Appreciate your Like/Kudos

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Anonymous
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Thanks @PijushRoy , it works


You are welcome @Anonymous 




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