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Yarisch77
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6 years ago
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Error Refreshing Dataset from Sharepoint

Hi there,   I've created some Excel Files and stored them on Sharepoint. After integrating them into my Reports I ve tried to actualize the datasets in PowerBI online. Then I get the following erro...
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  • Greg_Deckler's avatar
    Greg_Deckler
    6 years ago

    Well, one may have nothing to do with the other but I don't believe you should be using Basic auth. Seems like you should be using Windows. I take it you are using SharePoint on-premises? What version? Often, if memory serves, that error can be generated by having some special characters in the folder name or the folder name starting with a numeral. 

     

    You could check the Issues forum here:

    https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Issues/idb-p/Issues

    And if it is not there, then you could post it.

    If you have Pro account you could try to open a support ticket. If you have a Pro account it is free. Go to https://support.powerbi.com. Scroll down and click "CREATE SUPPORT TICKET".

Greg_Deckler's avatar
Greg_Deckler
Community Champion
6 years ago

Well, one may have nothing to do with the other but I don't believe you should be using Basic auth. Seems like you should be using Windows. I take it you are using SharePoint on-premises? What version? Often, if memory serves, that error can be generated by having some special characters in the folder name or the folder name starting with a numeral. 

 

You could check the Issues forum here:

https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Issues/idb-p/Issues

And if it is not there, then you could post it.

If you have Pro account you could try to open a support ticket. If you have a Pro account it is free. Go to https://support.powerbi.com. Scroll down and click "CREATE SUPPORT TICKET".