Importing data to dataverse

(0) Share

Report

Posted on by dgray304

217

Trying to import a csv file as a table in powerapps - data - Tables - Import.

Either going the "Get Data" and choosing the Text/Csv or trying to use the Import from Excel, I get the same error:

"Import Service is not available". No explanation or direction.

So, how do I turn or enable the Import service so I can import data?

Thanks,

Categories:

Microsoft Dataverse with Power Apps

I have the same question (0)

All responses (4)

Answers (1)

AhmedSalih

6,680 Moderator on at

Like (0)

Report

Copy link

Link copied!

Hello, @dgray304, Use Dataflows to import data from Excel/csv to Dataverse table. Here is a full tutorial that will help you achieve this:

https://powerplatformplace.com/f/excel-to-dataverse-migration---part-1?blogcategory=Dataverse

If my reply helped you, please give a 👍 , & if it solved your issue, please 👍 & Accept it as the Solution to help other community members find it more.

I am primarily available on weekdays from 6-10 PM CT and 5-10 PM CT on weekends.

Visit my Blog: www.powerplatformplace.com

Was this reply helpful? Yes No

dgray304 217 on at

Like (0)

Report
Copy link

Link copied!

Ahmed,

Thanks for your quick response. Unfortunately, my csv file is on my local harddrive. So, after choosing a solution, selecting "tables", then get data , then excel ... I choose "Upload files". Thats when I get the error.
Here is the error: Your account does not have a sufficient license for OneDrive for Business to complete the requested action. Please contact your organization’s Office 365 administrator.

Does this mean I need a OneDrive for Business instead of the basic OneDrive?

Doug

Was this reply helpful? Yes No

AhmedSalih

6,680 Moderator on at

Like (0)

Report

Copy link

Link copied!

Hello, @dgray304 there is a workaround if you don't have a OneDrive for Business. Check this solution here. You will have to use the web connector instead:

https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Service/Reading-a-onedrive-excel-file/m-p/1500643

If my reply helped you, please give a 👍 , & if it solved your issue, please 👍 & Accept it as the Solution to help other community members find it more.

I am primarily available on weekdays from 6-10 PM CT and 5-10 PM CT on weekends.

Visit my Blog: www.powerplatformplace.com

Was this reply helpful? Yes No

Verified answer

dgray304 217 on at

Like (0)

Report
Copy link

Link copied!

After 10's of 10's of searches and hundreds of articles, post, phone calls to MS I got it working
by purchasing OneDrive for Business. It's amazing that none of the articles, error messages ... even the power apps tech support never mentioned you can't use a personal onedrive.
Anyhow, it works only for using the get data, not from excel. But there is a connector for Excel under the "get data" option.
A silly little note would have saved me a week.
Doug

Was this reply helpful? Yes No