Failure to create local model with "DirectQuery for Power BI dataset and AS" enabled

Hello, I enabled "DirectQuery for Power BI dataset and AS" preview feature and connected to one of our datasets (“Get Data” -> “Power BI datasets”) on PBI service. Every attempt to create a local mo...

Data Modeling

Anonymous

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4 years ago

Hi Liliya ,

I was unable to reproduce your problem on the July version of Power BI Desktop.
1. Please check if your Dataset meets the conditions to use Directquery.
2. internal 500 error is usually a problem on the Server, have you used another dataset to see if you can connect properly?

500 Internal Server Errors: What They Are & How to Fix Them

Considerations and limitations - Using DirectQuery for Power BI datasets and Analysis Services

Best Regards,
Community Support Team _ Caitlyn

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