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PeterWW
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Tablix error

I am getting this error when I add more than 1 dataset to a report in paginated report builder.

 

The tablix 'Tablix3' is invalid. The value for the DataSetName property is missing.
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The definition of the report '' is invalid.
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An error occurred during local report processing.

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Alan_
Advocate II
Advocate II

For anyone else out there I had the same issue. I used a tablix as a header and had not linked it to a dataset of which i have two in my report. The reason for this is because a tablix as a page break attribute. 

It is a simple fix, add a data field to the table, then remove it and no more error since the table is then attached to a dataset

v-luwang-msft
Community Support
Community Support

Hi @PeterWW  ,

Has your problem been solved, if so, please consider Accept a correct reply as the solution to help others find it.
 

Best Regard

Lucien Wang

Thanks Lucien, the link didn't help but it is now solved

how did you solve? 

v-luwang-msft
Community Support
Community Support

Hi @PeterWW 

Paginated report allow more then one dateset to create a report. Since your specific problem cannot be determined, you can refer to the video below to do so.

Power BI Paginated Reports Tutorial - Join data from different datasets in a report tablehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HX7vkCAeDZU

 

 

Wish  it is helpful for you!

 

Best Regard

Lucien Wang

amitchandak
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Super User

@PeterWW , Not excat same. But see if this can help

http://www.sqlandssrssolutions.com/2013/10/the-tablix-is-invalid-dataset-property.html

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Thank you but as you say this is different from my problem. I have 2 datasets in my report 

 

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