Power BI Desktop February release bug

[aaronjlevitt]

I just updated to latest version of Power BI Desktop and can no longer link tables

I've tried creating links between a few different tables, deleted and regenerated them, etc. No luck. I'm getting the message: "Unexpected Error    Object reference not set to an instance of an object"

[aaronjlevitt]

I've tried creating links between a few different tables, deleted and regenerated them, etc. No luck. I'm getting the message: "Unexpected Error    Object reference not set to an instance of an object"

[v-haibl-msft]

@aaronjlevitt

Existing issue has already been reported internally: CRI 31467006

Please create relationships in the "Manage Relationships" window as alternative. The fix should be included in the Mar 2017 version of PBI Desktop.

Best Regards,

Herbert

[aaronjlevitt]

Great, thanks!

[cwilliams]

With the new version, I am having difficulty refreshing queries that have "merged queries" as a step.

The process seems to get caught in an endless loop or maybe has a data leak.

[ThomasDay]

Wow!! that's huge...no real workaround for that one I'm guessing.

[cwilliams]

Not yet!

[tylersbrown01]

I'm experiencing this issue as well. A huge hit on my productivity, and no patch yet? OUCH, that hurts guys - how can I revert to an earlier version?

[v-haibl-msft]

@tylersbrown01

Try with Jan 2017 version if you'd like before the Mar 2017 version is released.

Best Regards,

Herbert

[cwilliams]

Currently, the way I have been able to create relationships is by clicking on Manage Relationships function and NOT dragging and dropping a connection between tables.  When I try to drag and drop method, I receive the same message:  "Unexpected Error    Object reference not set to an instance of an object."

I can relate to the merged query issue.......the new version seems to dislike to many merges within one query......

Cheryl

[cwilliams]

Reverting back to an older version sounds great, except I have experienced that reports developed by older BI versions cannot be published to the cloud.  Has anyone else experienced this?