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Anonymous
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cannot load model when using directquery

Hi,

I am trying to connect with oracle database with direct query but getting followng error. pls guide how to fix it. previously i have connected to oracle datasource from same system.

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v-easonf-msft
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Community Support

Hi , @Anonymous 

This issue should be related to the ODAC Driver ,please try to download the appropriate version.

You can try to search related posts to find more possible solutions.

 

https://www.pbiusergroup.com/communities/community-home/digestviewer/viewthread?MessageKey=0ac479ec-35bc-4d73-9c92-48a52f9f43e7&CommunityKey=b35c8468-2fd8-4e1a-8429-322c39fe7110&tab=digestviewer

 

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Anonymous
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Hi,

now i m getting following error, please advise.

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Hi , @Anonymous 

Could you please tell me whether your problem has been solved?
If it is,  please mark the helpful replies or add your reply as Answered to close this thread.

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Community Support Team _ Eason

Hi , @Anonymous 

Please refer to this related post  and article:

https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Service/Direct-Query-1-million-row-limitation-in-Power-BI-Premium/td-p/847202

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/desktop-directquery-about#implications-of-using-directquery

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If  problem has been solved ,  please mark the helpful replies or add your reply as Answered to close this thread.Other community members will easily find the solution when they get the same issue.

 

Best Regards,
Community Support Team _ Eason
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Tahreem24
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@Anonymous ,

 

Are you able access Oracle DB now? There might be a change in names of Database name or Server.

First make sure that Are you able to open Oracle tool from your end?

 

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Anonymous
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hi,

if i select import than its work fine and able to get connected with oracle db, but when use directquery from same machine getting error. pls guide.

thx

az38
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@Anonymous 

try this solution https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Desktop/Oracle-DataAccess-Client-direct-query-error/td-p/757448


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az38
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Hi @Anonymous 

the issue in your computer settings - you should install correct clients and check permission to database server from your work computer and permissions for your personal account 


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