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Claster
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Refresh excel from OneDrive

Hello all.
1. I have Excel file in OneDrive.
2. This file have connection to pbx project
3. I import this file from OneDrive to PowerBI
4. I can't refresh this excel, but if i open this file from local excel instead of excel online, i can to refresh without problem

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v-haibl-msft
Microsoft Employee
Microsoft Employee

@Claster

 

What’s the message if you hover your mouse over the exclamation mark?

In order for a workbook to be refreshed by Power BI, it must be stored in a OneDrive or OneDrive for Business container. It also must utilize either a PowerPivot, or a Power Query connection.

 

Refresh excel from OneDrive_1.jpgRefresh excel from OneDrive_2.jpg

 

Best Regards,

Herbert

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v-haibl-msft
Microsoft Employee
Microsoft Employee

@Claster

 

What’s the message if you hover your mouse over the exclamation mark?

In order for a workbook to be refreshed by Power BI, it must be stored in a OneDrive or OneDrive for Business container. It also must utilize either a PowerPivot, or a Power Query connection.

 

Refresh excel from OneDrive_1.jpgRefresh excel from OneDrive_2.jpg

 

Best Regards,

Herbert

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