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PowerBI Pbix file doesn't open - the given credential couldn't be refreshed

I get the following error message when I try and open a specific pbix file:

 

The given credential couldn't be refreshed

 

After cancelling the message a second one comes up saying:

 

Failed to save modifications to the server. Error returned: 'COM error: microsoft.powerbi.client.oleDbProvider"

 

After canncelling this the file still doesn't open

Status: New
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v-lili6-msft
Community Support

HI

Try to clear permissions from data source settings for this datasource credential in power bi desktop.

Open a blank Power BI report, go to Data Source Settings and select correct global permission and Delete it.

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Regards,

Lin

stecollis
Frequent Visitor

That resolves the issue, thanks for your help