Data / model
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
- Read the errorDescription for the specific 0x code and the failing table.
- Reproduce the refresh in Power BI Desktop.
- Fix the failing M step or source, then republish.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the "ModelRefresh_ShortMessage_ProcessingError" error mean?
- A generic processing error while the engine processes a table or partition; the nested errorDescription holds the real 0x cause.
- How do I fix it?
- Read the errorDescription for the specific 0x code and the failing table. Reproduce the refresh in Power BI Desktop. Fix the failing M step or source, then republish.
- 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
RefreshRadar monitors every Power BI dataset refresh and emails you when one fails, with the likely cause and the fix, so you are not hearing about a broken refresh from your stakeholders first.