How do I fix ADF Pipeline Error 3254?

Step 1: Note the full error message: Pipeline execution failed with error code 3254. Step 2: Try reducing the numbers of vCores requested or increasing your vCore quota. For more information, see Apache Spark core concepts.. Step 3: Review the linked service and dataset configurations in ADF.. Step 4: Check activity run details in ADF Monitor for the full error stack.. Step 5: Retry the pipeline run after applying the fix.

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ADF Pipeline Error 3254

Q: What causes ADF Pipeline Error 3254?

Pipeline configuration or connectivity issue. Incorrect pipeline or linked service configuration. Resource unavailability or access restriction

What does this error mean?

Pipeline execution failed with error code 3254.

Common causes

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

How to fix it

1Step 1: Note the full error message: Pipeline execution failed with error code 3254
2Step 2: Try reducing the numbers of vCores requested or increasing your vCore quota. For more information, see Apache Spark core concepts.
3Step 3: Review the linked service and dataset configurations in ADF.
4Step 4: Check activity run details in ADF Monitor for the full error stack.
5Step 5: Retry the pipeline run after applying the fix.

Frequently asked questions

What causes ADF Pipeline Error 3254?

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.