Error "The flow can't be published because Tableau Prep Conductor isn't enabled on the specified server or site" When Publishing a Flow in Tableau Prep Builder

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Error "The flow can't be published because Tableau Prep Conductor isn't enabled on the specified server or site" When Publishing a Flow in Tableau Prep Builder

Published: 15 Feb 2019
Last Modified Date: 04 Oct 2019

Issue

When attempting to publish a flow in Tableau Prep Builder to Tableau Server or Tableau Online, the following error occurs:

"The flow can't be published because Tableau Prep Conductor isn't enabled on the specified server or site. Contact your System Administrator."

Environment

Tableau Prep Builder
Tableau Server
Tableau Online

Resolution

Activate a Data Management Add-on product key on Tableau Server or Tableau Online. For more information, see Licensing Tableau Prep Conductor.

Cause

The Data Management Add-on, which is required to enable Tableau Prep Conductor, has not been activated on Tableau Server or Tableau Online.

Additional Information

Tableau Prep Conductor is licensed through the Data Management Add-on. Once a Data Management product key is activated on Tableau Server or Tableau Online, Tableau Prep Conductor will be enabled automatically.

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