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Power BI Refresh Error:
ADF Pipeline Error 3252

What does this error mean?

Pipeline execution failed with error code 3252.

Common causes

  • 1Pipeline configuration or connectivity issue
  • 2Incorrect pipeline or linked service configuration
  • 3Resource unavailability or access restriction

How to fix it

  1. 1Step 1: Note the full error message: Pipeline execution failed with error code 3252
  2. 2Step 2: Try ending the running job(s) in the workspace, reducing the numbers of vCores requested, increasing the workspace quota or using another workspace.
  3. 3Step 3: Review the linked service and dataset configurations in ADF.
  4. 4Step 4: Check activity run details in ADF Monitor for the full error stack.
  5. 5Step 5: Retry the pipeline run after applying the fix.

Frequently asked questions

What causes ADF Pipeline Error 3252?

Pipeline configuration or connectivity issue

Where can I find more details?

Open Azure Data Factory Monitor, find the failed run, click on the activity, and view the full error output in the Output tab.

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