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Power BI Refresh Error:
AADSTS700229

What does this error mean?

ForbiddenTokenType- Only app-only tokens can be used as Federated Identity Credentials for Microsoft Entra issuer. Use an app-only access token (generated during a client credentials flow) instead of .

Common causes

  • 1Authentication configuration issue
  • 2Token validation failure

How to fix it

  1. 1Step 1: Request a new authentication token and retry the operation
  2. 2Step 2: Search for error code in Microsoft documentation for specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does AADSTS700229 mean?

ForbiddenTokenType- Only app-only tokens can be used as Federated Identity Credentials for Microsoft Entra issuer. Use an app-only access token (generated during a client credentials flow) instead of

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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