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Power BI helper Issue
hi all, Anyone having issues with Power Bi Helper ? I have mainly been using it to remove unused columns. When I tried to connect my model today it just wouldn't detect it. The model selection dr...
I’ve seen this issue with Power BI Helper before it’s often tied to model size or permission problems. Please try below
Start by opening a backup copy and removing any unused tables or hidden columns. That alone fixes it in many cases. Also check if the model was built using Preview features or an older unsupported version. Power BI Helper doesn’t always handle those well.
One tip: try opening the file in Tabular Editor before running Helper. It can flag metadata issues early and helps spot anything broken behind the scenes.