Power BI - Getting Data
You receive an authentication error when connecting Power BI to a SharePoint folder. Which action is most effective to resolve this?
You receive an authentication error when connecting Power BI to a SharePoint folder. Which action is most effective to resolve this?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Identify authentication issues
Authentication errors often occur due to cached or incorrect credentials.Step 2: Clear credentials and re-authenticate
In Power BI, clearing stored credentials and signing in again with the Organizational account fixes access problems.Final Answer:
Clear credentials and re-authenticate with Organizational account -> Option AQuick Check:
Clear and re-enter credentials [OK]
Quick Trick: Clear credentials and sign in again with Organizational account [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Using incorrect authentication method like Anonymous
- Modifying SharePoint URLs incorrectly
- Ignoring credential cache issues
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