Issue
When refreshing an extract of a text file in Tableau Server, the following error may occur:
com.tableausoftware.nativeapi.exceptions.DataSourceException: The directory is missing or has been moved
Last Modified Date: 08 Jul 2022
Environment
- Tableau Server
- Text Files
Resolution
Option 1
Using a live connection, instead of an extract of the text file, and select 'Include External Files' when publishing the data source or the workbook.Option 2
If the text file is in a shared network location and the data is updated frequently, and you would like Tableau Server to be able to connect to the file in that location, refer to the following documents for the steps to set this up:Cause
Tableau Server is unable to locate the file using the file path saved in the workbook or data source.Thank you for providing your feedback on the effectiveness of the article.
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