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webportal
Impactful Individual
7 years ago

Can't create entity in DataFlow

Hi,   I'm trying to explore the new dataflow feature of PBI Service to import a simple csv file.   These are the credentials I'm using, but it is returning the error "invalid credentials", wh...
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v-jiascu-msft's avatar
v-jiascu-msft
Microsoft Employee
7 years ago

Hi webportal,

 

I did it like below successfully. Please check out.

1. Can you add other files in other folders?

2. What's the file path? At least share the format.

Note: though the file is in OneDrive, it also has a copy locally.

Can-t-create-entity-in-Data-Flow2

 

Best Regards,
Dale

webportal's avatar
webportal
Impactful Individual
7 years ago

Same result here.

Tried using my windows and my Power BI user/password but no luck:

 

  • asocorrocognex's avatar
    asocorrocognex
    Helper II
    7 years ago

    If you are trying to connect to a file in OneDrive you need to use its web address (not the file path in your PC) and then enter your credentials under the type Organizational Account.

    • Anonymous's avatar
      Anonymous
      Not applicable
      7 years ago

      it doesn't work for me either

      • Anonymous's avatar
        Anonymous
        Not applicable
        6 years ago

        Any solution here?

  • v-jiascu-msft's avatar
    v-jiascu-msft
    Microsoft Employee
    7 years ago

    Hi webportal,

     

    Please check out the data gateway if there is any gateway been created automatically. If there is an error message like below, please share it with me. 

    I would also suggest you file support ticket here. It's a weird issue.

    Can-t-create-entity-in-Data-Flow3

    create-ATicket

     

    Best Regards,
    Dale