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lhuy2733
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9 months ago
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Scheduled Refresh Issue

Hi, I am recieving the following error message.

 

Data source error: Scheduled refresh is disabled because at least one data source is missing credentials. To start the refresh again, go to this dataset's settings page and enter credentials for all data sources. Then reactivate scheduled refresh.
Cluster URI: WABI-AUSTRALIA-EAST-B-PRIMARY-redirect.analysis.windows.net
Activity ID: 2642246d-8846-499a-962b-ad443f83b9b4
Request ID: 70795407-1a87-f532-8a6b-5af45f8e011c
Time: 2025-11-07 02:35:55Z

 

When navigating to the credentials section, its completely greyed out. How do I locate which source is missing the credentials?

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  • Nabha-Ahmed's avatar
    Nabha-Ahmed
    9 months ago

    Hi lhuy2733 

    This issue usually happens when one or more data sources used in your dataset lost or don’t have valid credentials.
    Since the credentials section is greyed out, it likely means:

    1. The dataset was published from Power BI Desktop using a connection type that requires you to republish (for example, if it’s using local files or personal gateway).

    2. Or, you’re not the owner of the dataset — only the dataset owner can edit credentials.

    Here’s how you can identify the missing source:

    • Open the report in Power BI Desktop.

    • Go to Transform Data → Data Source Settings.

    • Check if any source shows a warning or says “Not signed in”.

    • Re-enter the credentials and then republish the report to the workspace.

    After republishing, go back to the dataset settings in the Fabric/Power BI Service, and the credentials section should become active again — then reconfigure the scheduled refresh.

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  • Nabha-Ahmed's avatar
    Nabha-Ahmed
    Super User
    9 months ago

    Hi lhuy2733 

    This issue usually happens when one or more data sources used in your dataset lost or don’t have valid credentials.
    Since the credentials section is greyed out, it likely means:

    1. The dataset was published from Power BI Desktop using a connection type that requires you to republish (for example, if it’s using local files or personal gateway).

    2. Or, you’re not the owner of the dataset — only the dataset owner can edit credentials.

    Here’s how you can identify the missing source:

    • Open the report in Power BI Desktop.

    • Go to Transform Data → Data Source Settings.

    • Check if any source shows a warning or says “Not signed in”.

    • Re-enter the credentials and then republish the report to the workspace.

    After republishing, go back to the dataset settings in the Fabric/Power BI Service, and the credentials section should become active again — then reconfigure the scheduled refresh.

    • lhuy2733's avatar
      lhuy2733
      Regular Visitor
      9 months ago

      Hi,

       

      Thank you. I had a datasource with no credentials and also a file source pointing to a local path.

       

      All resolved now.

      • v-priyankata's avatar
        v-priyankata
        Community Support
        9 months ago

        Hi lhuy2733 

        Thank you for reaching out to the Microsoft Fabric Forum Community.

        As you mentioned that your issue has been resolved, Could you please mark helpful solution reply as the accepted solution? This will help others who might face the same issue.

        Thanks.

  • tayloramy's avatar
    tayloramy
    Super User
    9 months ago

    Hi lhuy2733, 

     

    Are you the owner of the semantic model? 

    Only the owner can change these settings. You can take over ownership at the top of the settings page if you'r enot the owner. 

     

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