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Power BI Refresh Error:
AADSTS16000

What does this error mean?

User account '{EmailHidden}' from identity provider '{idp}' doesn't exist in tenant '{tenant}' and can't access the application '{appid}'({appName}) in that tenant. This account needs to be added as a.

Common causes

  • 1Resource or user account not found in tenant

How to fix it

  1. 1Step 1: Sign out completely and sign in again with the correct account
  2. 2Step 2: Add the user as a guest/external user in the tenant via Azure AD B2B
  3. 3Step 3: Search for error code in Microsoft documentation for specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does AADSTS16000 mean?

User account '{EmailHidden}' from identity provider '{idp}' doesn't exist in tenant '{tenant}' and can't access the application '{appid}'({appName}) in that tenant. This account needs to be added as a

How do I fix this error?

Check your application registration, token configuration, and user permissions in the Azure portal. Review Conditional Access policies if the error is policy-related.

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