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wpf_
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analyze in excel file uploaded to sharepoint but cannot refresh

Hi I am using the analyze in excel feature in PBI and I created a pivot table to replicate my visual in PBI.  I then uploaded the excel file to sharepoint.  However I cannot refresh on there.  I am getting the error below.  Does anyone know what I can do to get this to refresh on sharepoint? Thanks

 

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Icey
Community Support
Community Support

Hi @wpf_ ,

 

Since users need to refresh the dataset, and refresh for external connections is not supported in Excel Online, it’s recommended that users open the workbook in the desktop version of Excel on their computer.

 

Reference: Analyze in Excel

 

 

Best Regards,

Icey

 

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Icey
Community Support
Community Support

Hi @wpf_ ,

 

Since users need to refresh the dataset, and refresh for external connections is not supported in Excel Online, it’s recommended that users open the workbook in the desktop version of Excel on their computer.

 

Reference: Analyze in Excel

 

 

Best Regards,

Icey

 

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

@Icey thanks

amitchandak
Super User
Super User

@wpf_ , excel is not able to connect to power bi. is there need to whitelist the IPs of power bi service on SharePoint , that need to be checked

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