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7 years ago
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Unexpected Error: Couldn't load the model schema

Upon trying to connect to an SQL Server database using DirectQuery, I encountered an Unexpected Error: Couldn't load the model schema. I had read some of the solutions such as removing the :port numb...
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  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    7 years ago

    Hi Frank, 

     

    The error has been resolved when the port number is entered after a comma behind the server name.

    servername, portnumber instead of servername: portnumber

     

    Regards

    Ryan

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v-frfei-msft
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7 years ago

Hi Anonymous,

 

What is your vierson of Power BI desktop? Could you please update your power BI desktop and try again. Or you can refer to the blog to check gain.

 

Regards,

Frank

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    Anonymous
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    7 years ago

    Hi Frank,

     

    I am currently using Version: 2.61.5192.601 64-bit (August 2018). I will update my Power BI desktop and try again. 

     

    Regards,

    Ryan

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      v-frfei-msft
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      7 years ago

      Hi Anonymous,

       

      As the support page, that is a known issue. Engineers are working on a fix and expect it to be deployed to all regions by end-of-day 11/30/18. 

      https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/support/

       

       

      Regards,

      Frank

      • Anonymous's avatar
        Anonymous
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        7 years ago

        Hi Frank, 

         

        The error has been resolved when the port number is entered after a comma behind the server name.

        servername, portnumber instead of servername: portnumber

         

        Regards

        Ryan