QuickBooks Online
If you’re looking to connect to QuickBooks Online from inside Power BI, you’ll need to use Power Query M Language code. This article will walk you through the steps required to connect to QuickBooks Online using Power Query M Language code.
What is Power Query M Language Code?
Power Query M Language code is a programming language that allows you to create custom data connectors for Power BI. With Power Query M Language code, you can connect to virtually any data source, including QuickBooks Online.
Step 1: Obtain Your QuickBooks Online API Key
Before you can connect to QuickBooks Online from inside Power BI, you will need to obtain your QuickBooks Online API key. You can do this by following these steps:
1. Log in to your QuickBooks Online account.
2. Navigate to the “Intuit Developer” website.
3. Create a new app by clicking the “Create New App” button.
4. Follow the prompts to create your app and obtain your API key.
Step 2: Create a New Data Source in Power BI
Once you have your QuickBooks Online API key, you can create a new data source in Power BI. To do this, follow these steps:
1. Open Power BI and navigate to the “Home” tab.
2. Click the “Get Data” button.
3. Select “Web” from the list of data sources.
4. Enter the following URL: https://quickbooks.api.intuit.com/v3/company/[companyid]/query?query=[query]
5. Replace [companyid] with your QuickBooks Online company ID and replace [query] with your QuickBooks Online query.
6. Click “OK” to create the data source.
Step 3: Enter Your QuickBooks Online API Key
Now that you have created your new data source, you will need to enter your QuickBooks Online API key. To do this, follow these steps:
1. Click the “Edit Credentials” button next to your new data source.
2. Select “Web API” from the list of authentication methods.
3. Enter your QuickBooks Online API key in the “API Key” field.
4. Click “Connect” to connect to your QuickBooks Online data source.
Step 4: Connect to Your QuickBooks Online Data Source
Finally, you can connect to your QuickBooks Online data source from inside Power BI. To do this, follow these steps:
1. From the “Navigation” pane, select your new data source.
2. Click “Edit Queries” to open the Power Query Editor.
3. Follow the prompts to create your query.
4. Click “Close & Apply” to connect to your QuickBooks Online data source.
Conclusion
In conclusion, connecting to QuickBooks Online from inside Power BI is easy with Power Query M Language code. By following these simple steps, you can create a custom data connector that allows you to connect to your QuickBooks Online data source with ease.
