Initialization of the data source failed while pulling query from kobo

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I pulled data using power query and during loading the data, it should this message mentioned below

Initialization of the data source failed while pulling query from kobo.
Check the database server or contact your database administrator. Make sure the external database is available, and then try the operation again. If you see this message again, create a new data source to connect to the database.

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Hi @mandar,

Could you kindly share with us the link you used to query. Maybe we could help you out it there is any issue with it.

Besides, you could also have a look at our support article Pulling Data Into Excel Power Query to learn more if you have missed out any steps accidentally.

Have a great day!

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https://kc.humanitarianresponse.info/api/v1/data/391759.xls

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this link always works, only this time it is showing issue

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Hi @mandar,

Well there are two things that you will now need to ensure:

  • If you wish the link https://kc.humanitarianresponse.info/api/v1/data/391759.xls to work at any time you will need to make your data public.
  • Else, you will need to login to your user account and then make a query to get it work.

Have a great day!

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After getting logged in only, i had pulled data through query, is there some other issue regarding that.

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Hi @mandar,

Have you tried making it public?

Have a great day!

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yes, still its showing similar problem

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Hi Mandar,
I would suggest repeating the process of sharing the data publicly again. If you put the link your browser, it should download the data directly; that is always a quick check to see that. I would also suggest you recheck your specific steps.

Stephane

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