Power BI Refresh Error:
DM_GWPipeline_Gateway_NativeQueryError

What does this error mean?

The native SQL query (passed directly to the data source) returned an error. This error surfaces when a dataset uses native database queries instead of the standard Power Query connector.

Common causes

• 1The native SQL query references a table, view, or stored procedure that was renamed or dropped
• 2The database user running the query lacks permission to execute the specific SQL statement
• 3The SQL syntax is valid in Power BI Desktop but not in the target database version
• 4A stored procedure parameter value is invalid or out of expected range
• 5A query against a view that references a broken underlying table

How to fix it

1. 1Copy the native query from Power BI Desktop (Transform Data → Advanced Editor) and run it directly in SSMS or your database client
2. 2Confirm all referenced tables, views, and stored procedures still exist and have not been renamed
3. 3Verify the service account running the refresh has EXECUTE permission on stored procedures and SELECT on all referenced objects
4. 4If a view is involved, check that the view itself is not broken due to underlying schema changes
5. 5Test the query with the same credentials and database context that the gateway uses (impersonation level)

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