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rlaveycal
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Update Datasources doesn't work with merge queries in model

The new Update Datasources REST API is great but doesn't work if an imported table contains a merge queries step to join to another table.

  • The call to /updatedatasources returns success
  • The call to /BindToGateway returns success, using a gateway with a data source for the new DB server/database
  • The refresh fails with "Invalid connection credentials.". The underlying error message indicates that the original server/database values are being used.

 

I have reproduced with a couple of test tables and two PBIX files: one includes a merge and the other doesn't.

 

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Eric_Zhang
Microsoft Employee
Microsoft Employee

@rlaveycal

It is identified as a bug and the product team is working on a fix. Thanks again for your reporting. 🙂

Eric_Zhang
Microsoft Employee
Microsoft Employee


@rlaveycal wrote:

The new Update Datasources REST API is great but doesn't work if an imported table contains a merge queries step to join to another table.

  • The call to /updatedatasources returns success
  • The call to /BindToGateway returns success, using a gateway with a data source for the new DB server/database
  • The refresh fails with "Invalid connection credentials.". The underlying error message indicates that the original server/database values are being used.

 

I have reproduced with a couple of test tables and two PBIX files: one includes a merge and the other doesn't.

 


@rlaveycal

Thanks for your reporting. I can reproduce that issue and I've reported this internally. I'll post back once there comes any update.

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