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Currently I have my dataset, and visual on my one drive, I have given access to those files on one drive to my overseas colleage so that he has the ability to update the dataset and refresh the data in Powerbi visual page.
When he goes to do the refresh, it fails with an error stating the file cannot be found because it is on my one drive path, even though he has access.
How do we both get to access the data and refresh?
My guess is that the problem is based on the "Address" used in the Power BI file. Even though both of you have access to the file, he might not have access using the address you put into the file. The address that you have shared with your college is probably not the same as the address you have used in your file.
I'd attempt changing the address, do a close and apply. Publish back into the service and see.
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My guess is that the problem is based on the "Address" used in the Power BI file. Even though both of you have access to the file, he might not have access using the address you put into the file. The address that you have shared with your college is probably not the same as the address you have used in your file.
I'd attempt changing the address, do a close and apply. Publish back into the service and see.
Thanks you, however what do you mean by address?
Hi LCarenzo
The "One Drive" is it on a local machine if so then you will need a Power bi Gateway installed.
If you guys are using One Drive for business then no need for the Gateway but you have to make sure of the way you connect to one drive through Power BI desktop. Here is a video to explain it
Note that One Drive for business is backed by Sharepoint Folder therefore you must use Sharepoint Folder connector.
Hi LCarenzo ,
Could you tell me if your problem has been solved? If it is, kindly Accept it as the solution. More people will benefit from it. Or if you are still confused about it, please feel free to let me know.
Best Regards,
Neeko Tang
If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.
