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AkkiDev
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How to connect to SQL Server On Prem using Window authentication through data gateway

Hi,

I have created the Power BI report using the On-premise SQL database, I am using windows authentication in the report. but when I am publishing the report I am getting below error  on the Power BI service

 

" This report couldn't access the data source because it doesn't have permission. Choose another data gateway, or contact the gateway administrator"

 

I am trying to create a data source, while creating the new data source using the windows authentication the below error giving

 

"The on-premises data gateway's service account failed to impersonate the user.

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GilbertQ
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Hi @AkkiDev 

 

When putting in the Gateway credentials can you confirm that you are using DOMAIN\UserName and then the password?

 

And can you also confirm that the Authentication Method is "Windows"





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