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Power BI Refresh Error:
AADSTS80012

What does this error mean?

The users attempted to log on outside of the allowed hours (this is specified in AD).

Common causes

  • 1Authentication configuration issue
  • 2Token validation failure

How to fix it

  1. 1Step 1: Check the Azure AD error lookup at login.microsoftonline.com/error for this code
  2. 2Step 2: Review your application's authentication configuration in Azure portal
  3. 3Step 3: Contact your Azure AD administrator if the issue persists

Frequently asked questions

What does AADSTS80012 mean?

The users attempted to log on outside of the allowed hours (this is specified in AD).

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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