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The data connection path in the workbook points to a file on the local drive or is an invalid URI. The following connections failed to refresh: PowerPivot Data

For Excel workbooks that contain PowerPivot data, Excel Services returns this error if it cannot connect to embedded data sources.

Details

Product Name

Excel Services

Product Version

Microsoft SharePoint 2010

Cause

Excel Services is configured to only allow data connections from .odc files that are in a trusted data connection library.

Message Text

The data connection path in the workbook points to a file on the local drive or is an invalid URI. The following connections failed to refresh: PowerPivot Data

Explanation

PowerPivot workbooks contain embedded data connections. To support workbook interaction through slicers and filters, Excel Services must be configured to allow external data access through embedded connection information. External data access is required for retrieving PowerPivot data that is loaded on PowerPivot servers in the farm.

User Action

Change the configuration settings to allow embedded data source connections.

  1. In Central Administration, in Application Management, click Manage service applications.

  2. Click Excel Services Application.

  3. Click Trusted File Location.

  4. Click http:// or the location you want to configure.

  5. In External Data, in Allow External Data, click Trusted data connection libraries and embedded.

  6. Click OK.

Alternatively, you can create a new trusted location for sites that contain PowerPivot workbooks, and then modify the configuration settings for just that site. For more information, see Create a trusted location for PowerPivot sites.

Internal-Only

None.