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mimiles
9 years agoFrequent Visitor
Refresh stuck on "Creating connection in model..."
My source files are all .xlsx stored in SharePoint Online. When I try to refresh my Power BI file, all the tables reach "Creating connection in model..." but stay in that state and don't actually ref...
Evogelpohl
Helper V
8 years agoSame problem. "Creating connection in model" <- spins forever, never finishes.
Here's my pattern:
-> Source Azure.Blob (5 CSVs)
-> Expand all binaries (works fine)
-> Unpivot Cols (sort out empty cols)
-> Return table (all works fine in edit mode, previews just fine)
...click Apply & PowerBI just spins @ "creating connection in model" forever.
On the latest version of PowerBI (June '18).
Thoughts?
- rorromartins8 years agoFrequent Visitor
I'm having the same issue and couldn't solve it! https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Desktop/Stuck-on-quot-ceating-connection-in-model-quot-while-trying-to/m-p/529009#M247791