Excel Power Query: DataSource.Error for shared users

Question

I created a workbook with Power Query and shared it with a colleague through a shared drive. I'm able to make changes and hit refresh and the workbook refreshes without any issues. For my colleague, they are able to make changes but they get an error message like the one below when they try to refresh. Is there additional configuration I need to do so they are also able to refresh the workbook?

Thanks!

Answer 1

You may try use data source as current workbook if your data source is in the same workbook.

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Source = Excel.CurrentWorkbook()

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How to get data from the Current Workbook with Power Query (exceloffthegrid.com)

Answer 2

It is caused by the source file is on your mac.

You may need to put your source file within your shared workbook.

Another way is to put your source file on SharePoint and get data from SharePoint file.

Answer 3

Hi

When you made the links, was the workbook open from OneDrive or your Mac? It appears from your screen shot the links were made while the workbook was open from a location on your Mac, which would make the links incorrect for other users sharing the workbook.

Answer 4

I will try to put the source file in a separate workbook. Currently, it is within the shared workbook.

Answer 5

I will try to put the source file in a separate workbook. Currently, it is within the shared workbook.