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SeethalakshmiG
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Issue with Getting data from Dynamic 365 Dataverse

Data source is CRM
I am importing  contact & account entities from dynamic 365 dataverse to Power BI using import mode . However,i am encourting an error "type of the current preview value is too complex to display."Table is loading but appears to be a navigation issue.
Eventhough no of columns are high ,no of rows are very minimal (approximately 29 rows)
attached screenshot ,please someone help me on this quickly how to fix it.
Moreover, i am facing this issue for the last 3 days only .I was able to connect it 

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Nasif_Azam
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Hey @SeethalakshmiG ,

The issue you're facing while importing data from Dynamics 365 Dataverse into Power BI. I understand that you're encountering an error message: "The type of the current preview value is too complex to display." Based on your description and the attached screenshot, it seems like the issue could be related to navigation properties or complex data types in your Dataverse tables. Few steps I recommend trying to resolve the issue:

 

  1. Check for Navigation Properties:
    Ensure there are no navigation properties (e.g., lookup fields) that might be causing the error. You can try expanding these fields in Power Query to pull in the related data.

  2. Switch to DirectQuery Mode:
    If the data size or complexity is causing issues in Import mode, try switching to DirectQuery mode, which sends queries directly to Dataverse rather than importing the data into Power BI.

  3. Limit the Number of Columns/Rows:
    Although the number of rows is minimal, sometimes the number of columns can still cause problems. Try importing a subset of columns or filtering the data before importing it into Power BI.

  4. Clear Cache and Refresh Data:
    Sometimes, Power BI's cache can cause issues. You can try clearing the cache and refreshing the data by going to Options > Data Load > Clear Cache.

  5. Check for Unusual Data Types in Dataverse:
    Inspect the columns for any unusual data types (such as multi-value fields or complex custom columns). If any are found, either remove or transform them before importing.

 

For Detailed Information:

Check for Navigation Properties in Power BI

Switching to DirectQuery Mode in Power BI

Limit the Number of Columns or Rows in Power BI

Clear Cache and Refresh Data in Power BI

Check for Unusual Data Types in Dataverse

 

 

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Best Regards,
Nasif Azam

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