Unable to open PBIX although I have most current version of PBI desktop

[mprodigee]

Hi,

I get an error message saying "unable to open document.. incompatible with your current version of Microsoft Power BI Desktop.. Please install the latest version". I tried uninstalling & re-installing PBI desktop via Microsoft store - still got the same error message. Tried the installer downloaded from https://msit.powerbi.com/home - didn't resolve the issue as well. I asked a colleague to open the pbix on his PBI desktop, he got the same error message although he had the 2.68 (April 2019) version. I can open other PBIx files. This particular file I'm having issue with,  I was able to modify it in PBI Desktop about 6 days ago using 2.68 (April 2019) version. I really hope I don't have to recreate the report from scratch. 😞

[v-lili6-msft]

hi, @mprodigee 

You may check if the following post helps.

https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Desktop/Unable-to-open-document-quot-We-weren-t-able-to-restore-the...

https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Service/Downloaded-copy-of-pbix-from-Service-does-not-open-in-Power...

Best Regards,

Lin

[mprodigee]

Hi @v-lili6-msft . Thank you for your input. I tried to look at the solutions on the links you've provided, unfortunately none of them worked for me :

> I dont have an older or earlier copy of the PBix saved locally or elsewhere.

> There are no previous versions to choose from eventhough I have always saved it on the same location.

[v-lili6-msft]

hi, @mprodigee 

If your question is urgent, I would suggest you create a support ticket here.

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

Once you submit the ticket, you will get an email from support@mail.support.microsoft.com. Someone from the  Microsoft support team will contact you to give you a deeper layer of help.

Best Regards,

Lin