Development workload startup failure

[AbasahebSargar]

The development workload startup has failed due to an inactive local server or a configuration issue.

[BhavinVyas3003 · Accepted solution]

Hi @AbasahebSargar ,

• Ensure local server/services (e.g., IIS, SQL) are running.

• Verify base URLs, ports, and connection strings.

• Run your development tool as Administrator.

• Clear cache/build folders and rebuild the project.

• Check logs or debug console for specific error details.

[V-yubandi-msft]

Hi @AbasahebSargar ,

Could you let us know if your issue has been resolved or if you're still facing challenges?
If the issue is resolved, please consider marking the response as an accepted solution, as it will help others in the community who might have a similar issue.

Also, when you have a moment, review the response shared by @Poojara_D12 , as it may provide additional helpful insights.

Thank you .

[Poojara_D12 · Accepted solution]

Hi @AbasahebSargar 

The error message "The development workload startup has failed due to an inactive local server or a configuration issue" typically indicates that a required background service or runtime component needed to support development features—such as a local runtime, gateway, or engine used in tools like Power BI, Fabric Notebooks, or SSAS Tabular models—is either not running or misconfigured. This can occur if the local service (such as the On-premises data gateway or the Analysis Services instance) is not started, has crashed, or is blocked by firewall or permission settings. It can also result from an incorrect configuration file, missing dependencies, or conflicting ports. To resolve this, you should first ensure that the required service is installed and actively running on your machine or server. Additionally, check for configuration settings like server name, port bindings, and authentication methods, especially in environments with strict security or custom networking. Reviewing system logs and event viewers, along with checking service status from Task Manager or Services.msc, can help pinpoint the root cause of the failure.

[V-yubandi-msft]

Hi @AbasahebSargar ,

I hope this information is helpful. Let me know if you have any further questions or if you'd like to discuss this further. If this answers your question, please accept it as a solution and give it a 'Kudos' so others can find it easily.

Thank You.

[V-yubandi-msft]

Hi @AbasahebSargar ,

Could you confirm if your issue has been resolved or if you're still facing challenges. If the solution worked for you, please consider marking it as the accepted solution so it can help other community members. If you're still experiencing issues, feel free to share the details.

Thank You.

[V-yubandi-msft]

Hi @AbasahebSargar ,

Thank you for posting in the community.

I appreciate the valuable insights shared by @BhavinVyas3003 , so far.  Since you’ve likely already tried the suggested troubleshooting steps checking local server/services, verifying configurations, running your tool as Administrator, clearing cache/build folders, and reviewing logs let’s dive deeper to pinpoint the issue.

Could you share more details to help us troubleshoot effectively

1. What development tool or workload are you using? 

2. Are there any specific error messages appearing in the logs or debug console & Have you made any recent changes to your setup? 

This information will help us understand the root cause better and suggest the right solution.

— Yugandhar
Community Support Team

[BhavinVyas3003 · Accepted solution]

Hi @AbasahebSargar ,

• Ensure local server/services (e.g., IIS, SQL) are running.

• Verify base URLs, ports, and connection strings.

• Run your development tool as Administrator.

• Clear cache/build folders and rebuild the project.

• Check logs or debug console for specific error details.