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JRodko
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Unable to import several tables and queries from Access

I keep getting the following error message when I try to view some tables and queries to be imported.

'I keep getting this message when I try to import some tables.

'DataFormat.Error: The Microsoft Access database engine cannot read the data in "Unrelated Table Name".

The minimum required version to read the data is 16.0.7124.1000'

It's very strange. The error message is for a table that I'm not even trying to bring in. Any assistance would be appreciated. I am running 64 bit everything as far as I am aware. Fairly experienced with Access but new to PowerBI.

Thank you!
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v-juanli-msft
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Hi @JRodko 

Which version is your Access?

 

Please check the situation below, if you meet the similar issue, please follow the steps:

Resolve issues importing Access and .XLS files in Power BI Desktop

 

Best Regards
Maggie

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v-juanli-msft
Community Support
Community Support

Hi @JRodko 

Which version is your Access?

 

Please check the situation below, if you meet the similar issue, please follow the steps:

Resolve issues importing Access and .XLS files in Power BI Desktop

 

Best Regards
Maggie

I'm accepting this as the solution althought this is not what I did. 

 

I deleted and recreated some of my Access tables that were causing the issue and everything works as expected now. 

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