Unable to load Data to power BI from Data base(MySQL)

[MayuriLokhande]

Hi Team,

I am unable to load the data from MYSQL to power BI. I a getting below window:

Can you please help me to know what can be done in this case.

Thank you.
@santhoshkj 

[rohit1991]

Hi @MayuriLokhande ,

The error you're seeing indicates that Power BI is missing the required MySQL connector components to establish a connection. To resolve this, you need to install the MySQL Connector/NET on your machine, which enables Power BI to communicate with MySQL databases. You can download the appropriate version directly from the MySQL official website or follow the "Learn more" link in the popup for guided steps. Once installed, restart Power BI and try connecting again. If you're in a corporate environment, you may need admin rights or assistance from your IT team to complete the installation.

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[MayuriLokhande]

I tried but did not work

[v-kpoloju-msft]

Hi @MayuriLokhande,

Thank you for reaching out to the Microsoft fabric community forum. Thank you @lbendlin, for your inputs on this issue.

After reviewing the details you provided, I have identified few workarounds that may help resolve the issue. Please follow these steps:

You are trying to load data from a MySQL database into Power BI but are encountering the message: "This connector requires one or more additional components to be installed before it can be used." This means that Power BI lacks the necessary MySQL connector/driver to establish the connection.

To resolve this, download and install the MySQL Connector/ODBC from the official MySQL website, ensuring you select the version that matches your Power BI installation (32-bit or 64-bit). After installing the connector, restart Power BI Desktop and attempt the connection again by navigating to Home > Get Data > More > Database > MySQL Database and entering your MySQL server details. Also, confirm that your MySQL server is accessible and that port 3306 is open for connections.

Ensure the bit version of the driver matches your Power BI version (either 64-bit or 32-bit). If issues persist, verify that your MySQL server allows remote connections and that the firewall/port (default: 3306) is open.

Kindly refer to the below link for better understanding:
Power Query MySQL database connector - Power Query | Microsoft Learn

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[MayuriLokhande]

I tried installing MySQL Connector/ODBC, but still i m getting same msg.

[v-kpoloju-msft · Accepted solution]

Hi @MayuriLokhande,
Apologize for the delayed response. After reviewing the information you provided, I have identified a few alternative workarounds that may help resolve the issue. Please follow these steps:

Thank you for getting back and letting us know that the issue persists. Since you've already installed the MySQL Connector/ODBC and are still seeing the message “This connector requires one or more additional components to be installed before it can be used,” let’s try a few more steps to troubleshoot further:

• Confirm Power BI and Connector Architecture Match: Please verify whether your Power BI Desktop installation is 64-bit or 32-bit. You can check this under File > About in Power BI Desktop. Then ensure the MySQL connector you installed matches that architecture. A mismatch (e.g., 64-bit Power BI and 32-bit MySQL connector) will result in this error.
• Use the .NET Connector (if applicable): Power BI uses the MySQL .NET Connector in some scenarios instead of the ODBC one. Try downloading and installing the latest MySQL Connector/NET as well.
• Restart After Install: After installing the correct driver(s), ensure you restart your computer (not just Power BI) to make sure the drivers are properly registered.
• Verify MySQL Connection Outside Power BI: As a test, try connecting to your MySQL database using another tool like MySQL Workbench or ODBC Data Source Administrator. This can help determine if the issue is with the driver installation or with Power BI’s detection of it.
• Run Power BI as Administrator: Occasionally, running Power BI Desktop as an Administrator can resolve permission-related issues with driver access.

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[v-kpoloju-msft]

Hi @MayuriLokhande,

May I ask if you have resolved this issue? If so, please mark the helpful reply and accept it as the solution. This will be helpful for other community members who have similar problems to solve it faster.

Thank you.

[v-kpoloju-msft]

Hi @MayuriLokhande,

I wanted to check if you had the opportunity to review the information provided. Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions. If my response has addressed your query, please accept it as a solution and give a 'Kudos' so other members can easily find it.

Thank you.

[v-kpoloju-msft]

Hi @MayuriLokhande,

I hope this information is helpful. Please let me know if you have any further questions or if you'd like to discuss this further. If this answers your question, please Accept it as a solution and give it a 'Kudos' so others can find it easily.

Thank you.

[v-kpoloju-msft]

Hi @MayuriLokhande,

May I ask if you have resolved this issue? If so, please mark the helpful reply and accept it as the solution. This will be helpful for other community members who have similar problems to solve it faster.

Thank you.

[MayuriLokhande]

I tried Installing the drivers but it is not yet resolved 

[lbendlin]

Install the 8.0.28 .Net driver for MySQL

[MayuriLokhande]

@ibendlin Thank you fir the help. I will try and let you know.