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naivecalf
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Helper III

Invalid connection credentials

Hi, 

 

I built a report, running good on desktop, and I have a on premise gateway, the gateway is working good with the data source. the report is using MS SQL database, gateway test connection is good.

but after I published the report, it always show Invalid connection credentials, can anyone help, thanks.

 

Regards

Steven

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naivecalf
Helper III
Helper III

I rebuilt the report, change data connection from Direct query to Import, then it is worked. not sure what is the reason.

 

Regards

Steven

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naivecalf
Helper III
Helper III

I rebuilt the report, change data connection from Direct query to Import, then it is worked. not sure what is the reason.

 

Regards

Steven

amitchandak
Super User
Super User

@naivecalf , I doubt this is an issue with the gateway.

 

Can you please check these troubleshooting steps, if not done already?

Troubleshoot gateway
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/connect-data/service-gateway-onprem-tshoot
https://guyinacube.com/2016/09/21/troubleshooting-connectivity-tips/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGnNn6gnrKk

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