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AUaero
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Problem when changing server from test to production environment

Hi,

 

I've got a report that is connected a tabular model running on my test analysis services server (ASTEST).  I want to change the datasource so that the report is connected to the same model on my production server (ASPROD).  When I change the server, all of my visualizations break with the message "Can't display the visual.  See details"

 

Here are the steps I took to change the data source:

  1. Edit Queries
  2. Data source settings
  3. Change server name and specify model name
  4. Select the correct perspective from my model

I know my model on ASPROD is good and be accessed by PBIDesktop since I created a new report and pointed it to that model with no issues.

 

Any ideas on how to resolve this?  I really don't want to have to recreate this report just because the datasource name has changed.

 

Thanks!

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v-cherch-msft
Microsoft Employee
Microsoft Employee

Hi @AUaero 

 

I would suggest you use the latest version of Power BI Desktop to create the report. Please try to clear cache(Options->Data Load) in Power BI Desktop, clear permission about your data source in Data source Settings, then re-connect to your source and check if the issue still persists.

If it is not your case, you may submit a support ticket.

https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/support/

 

Regards,

Cherie

Community Support Team _ Cherie Chen
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