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cebyweiman
Helper I
Helper I

Semantic Model Refresh Fabric activity failed.

I am getting the following error "Fabric activity failed. 'Value cannot be null.Parameter name: source '."

 

We are on a T64 trial capacity if that makes a difference and I am trying to connect to our sql database via gateway. 

 

Any help would be greatly appreciated. 

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cebyweiman
Helper I
Helper I

Here it is: I had original selected a gateway (first highlighted in yellow). When we left it blank we were able to select the second highlighted in yellow and that set the connection correctly for the rest of the setup in the refresh: 

cebyweiman_0-1763998864332.png

 

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cebyweiman
Helper I
Helper I

Here it is: I had original selected a gateway (first highlighted in yellow). When we left it blank we were able to select the second highlighted in yellow and that set the connection correctly for the rest of the setup in the refresh: 

cebyweiman_0-1763998864332.png

 

cebyweiman
Helper I
Helper I

Hey there, Our sysadmin was able to diagnose and troubleshoot for us - I'll post the solution in a bit. 

cebyweiman
Helper I
Helper I

Hi TaylorAmy, 

 

Thanks for you help with this! We don't have any parameters setup in the model.

 

Attached is a screenshot of the error details: 

cebyweiman_0-1763996577433.png

 

tayloramy
Community Champion
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Hi @cebyweiman

 

Are you able to share more details? 

Can we have a screenshot of the semantic model settings, and of the error? 

 

At first glance, this appears that you have a source parameter with no value set, are there any parameters on your semantic model? 

 

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