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Hi,
I am new to PowerBI and started exploring powerBI Desktop. I have successfully installed that in my machine. I have started my first step by using GetData -> txt/csv. I can Edit successfully and while Load, it is throwing a pop up with message "Unexpected Error - Could'nt load the model schema". Sharing the details from "Copy Details" here. Tried with Excel and ended up with the same issue.
Couldn't load the schema for the database model:
Couldn't load the model schema associated with this report. Make sure you have a connection to the server, and try again.
It would be helpful if someone suggest me how to get rid of this issue.
@skiru,
What is the version of your Power BI Desktop? Do you connect through a VPN and run Power BI Desktop?
Regards,
Lydia
Thank You Lydia for your response.
@Anonymous
I am using latest version of powerBI Desktop for windows. Downloaded two days back from PowerBI web service(app.powerbi.com).
I haven't connected VPN. Just simply tried first time with connecting txt file.
@skiru,
Do you get the same error when connecting to all types of data source?
Regards,
Lydia
@skiru,
I would recommend you open a support ticket on the support.powerbi.com site.
Regards,
Lydia
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