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mttwss
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query to return files in folder with errors

I would like to have a query to return all of the files I am reading in a folder that have returned errors thereby reducing my time searching for the offending files which have errors. 

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ImkeF
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Hi @mttwss ,
I would use the combine binaries-method when importing from folder and create a query that returns only rows with errors. You have it all in one table then.


Of course, provided that all transformations should be the same on those files.
If that's not the case, you have to append all queries manually with an added column specifiying the query name. Then select rows with errors.

Imke Feldmann (The BIccountant)

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ImkeF
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Hi @mttwss ,
if my answer solved your problem, please accept it as a solution as well. This will help others searching for a similar problem. Thanks.

Imke Feldmann (The BIccountant)

If you liked my solution, please give it a thumbs up. And if I did answer your question, please mark this post as a solution. Thanks!

How to integrate M-code into your solution -- How to get your questions answered quickly -- How to provide sample data -- Check out more PBI- learning resources here -- Performance Tipps for M-queries

ImkeF
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Community Champion

Hi @mttwss ,
I would use the combine binaries-method when importing from folder and create a query that returns only rows with errors. You have it all in one table then.


Of course, provided that all transformations should be the same on those files.
If that's not the case, you have to append all queries manually with an added column specifiying the query name. Then select rows with errors.

Imke Feldmann (The BIccountant)

If you liked my solution, please give it a thumbs up. And if I did answer your question, please mark this post as a solution. Thanks!

How to integrate M-code into your solution -- How to get your questions answered quickly -- How to provide sample data -- Check out more PBI- learning resources here -- Performance Tipps for M-queries

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