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Hello,
I need a help, when I refresh the query this message appears: Query 'Base Dashboard' (step 'Filtered Rows9') references other queries or steps, so you cannot have direct access to a data source. Recompile this data combination.
How can I resolve this, anybody can help me?
Thanks
Hi @Anonymous
You may refer to the solutions from following links:
Query references other queries or steps, so it may... - Microsoft Fabric Community
Power Query Errors: Please Rebuild This Data Combination (excelguru.ca)
Best Regards,
Jing
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Hi, doesn't work.
The same problem continuous happend;.
Do as the error message suggests. Refactor your queries to avoid merges and referencing.
Hi, @lbendlin
How do I refactor my queries? I don't understand, could you explain it to me in a little more detail?
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