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i am unable to join tables , getting error "preview is not available as shown below"
Hi @powerbiexpert22 ,
Have you tried clicking the refresh button to see if it works?
Another possible resaon is that if the data source is slow to respond, the preview may not display in time.
Best Regards,
Stephen Tao
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Hi @Ritaf1983 ,
where to check for below?, please share screenshot if possible
Hi,
I assume, is it direct query mode?
yes , it is in direct query mode
It looks like your tables haven’t been fully loaded into the model, which is likely why you’re seeing the "preview is not available" message. I recommend checking the following:
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