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enath
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Python execution timeout.

Hello
I have to run a script in order to load data to power BI . But I got this error:

What should I do?
DataSource.Error: ADO.NET: Python execution timeout.
The script execution was terminated, since it was running for more than 7200000 miliseconds.
Details:
DataSourceKind=Python
DataSourcePath=Python
Message=Python execution timeout.
The script execution was terminated, since it was running for more than 7200000 miliseconds.
ErrorCode=-2147467259
ExceptionType=Microsoft.PowerBI.Scripting.Python.Exceptions.PythonScriptTimeoutException

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Anonymous
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Hi @enath 

When preparing and running a Python script in Power BI Desktop, there are a few limitations : Any Python script that runs longer than 30 minutes times out .

So when entering Python scripts, you should pay attention to the size of the data. Loading too much data may cause problems .

Ailsamsft_0-1639106268373.png

You can get a clearer understanding of Python through the following link .

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/connect-data/desktop-python-scripts

 

Best Regard

Community Support Team _ Ailsa Tao

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Anonymous
Not applicable

Hi @enath 

When preparing and running a Python script in Power BI Desktop, there are a few limitations : Any Python script that runs longer than 30 minutes times out .

So when entering Python scripts, you should pay attention to the size of the data. Loading too much data may cause problems .

Ailsamsft_0-1639106268373.png

You can get a clearer understanding of Python through the following link .

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/connect-data/desktop-python-scripts

 

Best Regard

Community Support Team _ Ailsa Tao

Thank you

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