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MHelmer
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Importing data from multiple excel files

Hello,

 

I imported data from 2 excel files in the same folder, both identical in data format and column headers (it's the same SAP export created a few weeks apart). All columns are imported correctly except for 1: the "KEY" column I use to create unique identifiers (a part number can exist in different plants, but only on pn-plant combination exists in each file). 

 

The query imports the key values for one of the files, but the cells are blank for the other file. 

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However, if I copy-paste the data in one excel file and import that one it's okay. 

 

Anyone an idea of what might be the issue?

 

Many thanks

KR,

Marlies

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Hi @v-yuezhe-msft,

 

I restarted the entire thing and it's working now, thanks. 

 

Marlies

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v-yuezhe-msft
Microsoft Employee
Microsoft Employee

@MHelmer,

Is there any possibility that you share us the Excel files? I will test them in my Desktop and you can share the file through online service such as OneDrive.

Regards,
Lydia

Community Support Team _ Lydia Zhang
If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

Hi @v-yuezhe-msft,

 

I restarted the entire thing and it's working now, thanks. 

 

Marlies

quentin_vigne
Solution Sage
Solution Sage

Hi @MHelmer

 

instead of importing them separatly you can import from folder

https://powerbi.tips/2016/06/loading-data-from-folder/

 

If the files are the same, the problem will disappear

 

- Quentin

Hi @quentin_vigne

 

I am importing them from the same folder...

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