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ModelRefresh_ShortMessage_ProcessingError

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

What this means

A generic processing error while the engine processes a table or partition; the nested errorDescription holds the real 0x cause.

How to fix it

  1. Read the errorDescription for the specific 0x code and the failing table.
  2. Reproduce the refresh in Power BI Desktop.
  3. Fix the failing M step or source, then republish.
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