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Processing error: Type Mismatch

Error code: type-mismatch

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

What this means

An M-script data-type mismatch during processing (often a stale Power BI Desktop version).

How to fix it

  1. Fix the M type conversion that is mismatched.
  2. Update Power BI Desktop and republish.
  3. Retest the refresh.
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