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Unable to pull data into Dataflows

I am unable to create new entities, or pull data into a Dataflow in power BI online.


Whenever i try to pull data using; OData, Sharepoint or Excel, when i attempt to log in to my organisational account, the pop up window fails to load, and i get the following error:

There was an error in the OAuth popup window (Session ID: 5afaafc2-011a-49ab-9ec3-e030ee359135)

I have ensured that pop ups are not blocked for power BI online, and i have the same error whether i use Chrome, IE, Edge or Firefox.
I have no issues pulling data in Power BI desktop, but i need the dataflows due to the size of the raw data tables i use.

My manager has no issues pulling data into the dataflows, and i have no issues logging in to link entities, or query the tables he pulls. I have also tried logging in with my Power BI online account on his machine, but i recieve the same error.

This also means that if i take over an entity that is linked to any datasources, that entity is no longer able to refresh.

I do have a Power BI Pro license, and Admin permissions in our workspace.

If anyone knows what may be causing this issue/how to resolve it, please let me know.

Thanks very much for the help.

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v-xicai
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Hi @Anonymous ,

 

Dataflow capabilities are available for Pro and Premium licenses. Please make sure your Pro licenses is not the "Pro Trial", because that acts like a full license for a limited time, which have 60 days trial period.

 

If you still have this issue for Power BI, you'd better create a support ticket in Power BI Support to get further help.

 

Best Regards,

Amy

 

If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

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v-xicai
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Community Support

Hi  @Anonymous ,

 

Does that make sense? If so, kindly mark my answer as a solution to help others having the similar issue and close the case. If not, let me know and I'll try to help you further.

 

Best regards

Amy

v-xicai
Community Support
Community Support

Hi @Anonymous ,

 

Dataflow capabilities are available for Pro and Premium licenses. Please make sure your Pro licenses is not the "Pro Trial", because that acts like a full license for a limited time, which have 60 days trial period.

 

If you still have this issue for Power BI, you'd better create a support ticket in Power BI Support to get further help.

 

Best Regards,

Amy

 

If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

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