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Aamir991
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Data set refresh failed : Azure sql database

Refresh failed:

Failure details: The last refresh attempt failed because of an internal service error. This is usually a transient issue. If you try again later and still see this message, contact support.


I got this error while refreshing PBI service data set with Azure SQL database connection.

Please help


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v-lili6-msft
Community Support
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hi, @Aamir991 

It seems that there is something wrong in Azure sql database.

You may try to download the pbix file and open it in power bi desktop.

Then refresh it in power bi desktop to check which data source is error, and adjust it then republish it.

here is a similar post, please try it.

https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Service/Refresh-Failed-Internal-Service-Error/td-p/381780

 

Best Regards,

Lin

Community Support Team _ Lin
If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

We get this error on a regular basis.  Sometimes it errors and sometimes it does not.  Your solution is not a solution.

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