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Analitika
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Can't retrieve data from API in Power BI

Hello,

 

I can't gather data from API in Power BI. Access is forbidden, seems need to get authorization key and provide it but how to implement this?

 

 

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Anonymous
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Hi @Analitika ,

According to the error message, it seems that you don't have the access to that API. You can refer the following links to make troubleshooting and find a solution.

API call returns 403

Expression.Error: Access to the Resource is Forbidden: Fix

1. Reset the data connection to re-enter credentials

vyiruanmsft_1-1681713930434.png

2. Select an alternative log-in option to connect to data


vyiruanmsft_0-1681713890814.png

In addition,  you can refer the blog below to retrieve the data from API.

How to access Power BI REST APIs programmatically

Best Regards

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Anonymous
Not applicable

Hi @Analitika ,

According to the error message, it seems that you don't have the access to that API. You can refer the following links to make troubleshooting and find a solution.

API call returns 403

Expression.Error: Access to the Resource is Forbidden: Fix

1. Reset the data connection to re-enter credentials

vyiruanmsft_1-1681713930434.png

2. Select an alternative log-in option to connect to data


vyiruanmsft_0-1681713890814.png

In addition,  you can refer the blog below to retrieve the data from API.

How to access Power BI REST APIs programmatically

Best Regards

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