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rahulnaik126
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Unable get data from SQL Server in Power BI Desktop

Hi,

 

I am trying to get data from MS SQL Server into Power BI Desktop. I am trying with local instance of SQL Server. I am connecting to local instance using Windows credential. The server is getting connected but it's not showing any database or table under that server. When I login with same credentials into MS SQL Server,  I am able to access all databases and tables.

 

Please help me to resolve this.

 

Thanks,

Rahul Naik

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v-lili6-msft
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hi, @rahulnaik126 

If you get data from sql server by this document:

https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/pull-data-from-sql-server-with-power-bi-designer/

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/service-gateway-sql-tutorial

And if you have changed the display options as below:

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And also please check that if your account has view definition permission on the table in SQL Server. Go to Files>Options and settings>Data source settings, select Global permissions, delete any existing SQL Server data sources and then connnect to your SQL Server from Power BI Desktop.

 

Best Regards,

Lin

Community Support Team _ Lin
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Hi @v-lili6-msft ,

 

Thanks for the response, but I am still facing same issue. I am logging using Windows credentials and database, both the user have View Definition permission.

 

When I am trying to connect using windows credentails, the server get connected but it's not showing any databases or table under it. And When I am trying to connect using database credentials, it is giving me below error:

 

"We couldn't authenticate with the credentials provided. Please try again."

Due to Security policy I can't attach screenshot here. Please help me to resolve this.

 

Thanks,

Rahul Naik

Just from your description, I'm sorry that i couldn't think of any other reason. I recommend you create a support ticket in Power BI Support to get further help.
Go to https://support.powerbi.com. Scroll down and click "CREATE SUPPORT TICKET".

 

 

submit a support ticketsubmit a support ticket

https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Community-Blog/How-to-create-a-support-ticket-in-Power-BI/ba-p/6830...

 

Best Regards,

Lin

Community Support Team _ Lin
If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

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