Data / model
Container exited unexpectedly with code 0x0000DEAD
Power BI dataset refresh error: what it means and how to fix it.
What this means
The mashup / processing container terminated unexpectedly (exit code 0x0000DEAD).
How to fix it
- Disable the refresh schedule.
- Republish the model.
- Re-enable the schedule and retry.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the "Container exited unexpectedly with code 0x0000DEAD" error mean?
- The mashup / processing container terminated unexpectedly (exit code 0x0000DEAD).
- How do I fix it?
- Disable the refresh schedule. Republish the model. Re-enable the schedule and retry.
- Where does this Power BI refresh error appear?
- It appears in a Power BI semantic model's refresh history when a scheduled or on-demand refresh fails.
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Catch this automatically
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