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lmelero
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5 years ago
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Power BI dataset refresh error when Excel column is deleted

I'm using Excel spreadsheets as datasources and deleted a column in one of the spreadsheets.  I was able to refresh in Power BI desktop but when I try to refresh in the service I get this error:   ...
  • aj1973's avatar
    5 years ago

    Hi lmelero 

    The answer is Yes. To say it in an easy way, the Dataset in the service doesn't know about the change in the source therefore by republishing the report you will update the Dataset.

    Basicly Whenever you make a change in the desktop you need to republish it to take effect in the service