Problem with loading data in dataflow

[Anonymous]

I have a data stream, let's call it dataflow-1, it is connected to the database, I do not have access to edit it (it was created by our partners) and there is data in an unnormalized form. So I created another dataflow (let's call it dataflow-2) and made the transformation of the data into a normalized view. But when saving it, this error popped up:

There was a problem loading the dataflow attributes. Please try refreshing the page.

Operation could not complete because a newer version of this dataflow was saved since you started editing.

Can't save dataflow

And second messege:

Linked entities can't be modified. Please undo any changes made to the following linked entities and try again: view_jira_public_employee

What causes this error in dataflow-2? How can it be solved?

[Anonymous]

the message errors.

[v-janeyg-msft]

Hi, @Anonymous 

I can't reproduce your scene on my side, but I find a solution to a similar problem and hope to help you.

Reason:

If you set up a separate schedule for the linked dataflow, dataflows can refresh unnecessarily and block you from editing the dataflow. There are two recommendations to avoid this issue:

• Avoid setting a refresh schedule for a linked dataflow in the same workspace as the source dataflow
• If you want to configure a refresh schedule separately, and want to avoid the locking behavior, separate the dataflow in a separate workspace.

Best Regards

Janey Guo

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[Anonymous · Accepted solution]

Hi, v-janeyg-msft!

DataFlow-1 updates data in the dead of night, so during the editing process of Data Flow-2, DataFlow-1 is not exactly changed.

I tried doing DataFlow-2 in a different workspace and the result was the same.

Next, I tried to create it later not through Power BI Dataflows, but through Power Platform dataflows. This solved the problem.

[v-janeyg-msft]

Hi, @Anonymous 

Yes, PBI dataflows is a part of functions in PBI Service, and another is not.I don't know you used another before.

If you have been solved your problem, you can mark your answer as a solution.

Reference:Creating a dataflow - Power BI | Microsoft Docs

Best Regards

Janey Guo

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