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DM_GWPipeline_Gateway_DataSourceAccessError

Power BI dataset refresh error — what it means and how to fix it.

What this means

The gateway was reached but could not access the on-premises source (wrong connection details, source unreachable, or a permission problem).

How to fix it

  1. Validate the data-source connection details.
  2. Confirm the source is reachable and the gateway service account has access.
  3. Check the gateway logs for the specific access error.
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