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matan_benyishay
Helper II
2 years ago

Power BI dataset direct query error 403

Hi, I am trying to edit a Power BI desktop report that I previously created. This report pulls from a published Power BI dataset in a workspace of which I am the admin. I have been able to refresh t...
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Kaviraj11
Solution Sage
2 years ago

HTTP 403 Forbidden Error:

  • The error code 403 indicates that the server understood the request, but the user does not have permission to access the requested resource.
  • In the context of Power BI, this could mean:
    • Insufficient permissions to connect to the data source using DirectQuery.
    • Incorrect credentials or authentication issues.
    • Data source-specific restrictions.
  • Solution:
    • Verify that the user has the necessary permissions to access the data source.
    • Check the authentication method (e.g., username/password, OAuth, etc.).
    • Ensure that the data source allows DirectQuery connections.