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Excel Not Refreshing Data from Power BI Semantic Model (Live Connection via XLMA)
Hi everyone, I'm trying to create a fully automated reporting process by connecting an Excel workbook directly to a Power BI semantic model using the XLMA endpoint (live connection). The goal is t...
Please try to fix by below:
- Force Reconnection: Instead of just refreshing, try scripting a full disconnect and reconnect to the semantic model before triggering the refresh.
- Disable Pivot Table Caching: In the PivotTable Options, uncheck “Save source data with file” and “Enable background refresh.”
- Use Analyze in Excel: If possible, use the “Analyze in Excel” feature from Power BI directly, which sets up a more robust connection.
- Check XMLA Endpoint Settings:
- Ensure the XMLA endpoint is enabled for your workspace.
- Confirm that the tenant-level export data setting is turned on in the Power BI Admin Portal.
- Session Management: If you're using service principals or automation, make sure the session is correctly authenticated and hasn’t expired mid-process.