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SJB21
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Issue with Power BI Refresh Using Dataflow, API Integration, and Different Token Retrieval Methods

I'm struggling with a persistent issue in Power BI where my table fails to refresh. The table references a token generated from a Dataflow, which is then used to make a Web API call. The error I receive is:

"Data source error: [Unable to combine data] Section1/Table/response references other queries or steps."

I've tried various methods, including direct API calls within the M query, using Table.Buffer, and adjusting privacy settings, but the issue persists.

What other methods can I try to incorporate the token using M queries, or how can I better manage this data source combination?

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lbendlin
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Run the entire M code in the same partition.

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