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iDataDrew
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$filter and $select in Web.Contents() Query

I'm trying to write a dynamic query that looks at a date parameter (DateParam).  The following works but the Service does not allow scheduled refresh because it's a dynamic query:

 

Working QueryWorking Query

 

I'm trying to turn this into a Web.Contents query using the RelativePath so that scheduled refresh will work.  The below is what I did:

 

webcontents_query.png

However, I keep getting the following error: "Expression.Error: We cannot convert a value of type Binary to type Table."

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v-yalanwu-msft
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Community Support

Hi, @iDataDrew ;

I found an old thread showing a solution,you may have a try:

Solved: Web-api stops my dataset from refresing - Microsoft Power BI Community

Solved: Underlying error message: We cannot convert the va... - Page 3 - Microsoft Power BI Communit...

Solved: Expression.Error: We cannot convert a value of typ... - Microsoft Power BI Community


Best Regards,
Community Support Team _ Yalan Wu
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