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CORS errors are a persistent challenge when embedding Power BI in Salesforce because browsers block cross-origin requests between the Salesforce domain and Power BI’s servers, often requiring complex workarounds or proxy configurations.
Here’s an alternative embedding approach that sidesteps CORS issues entirely while providing more reliable dashboard loading and better user experience.
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SalesforceCORS errors occur because browsers enforce security policies that preventpages from making direct requests to Power BI’s servers. This leads to failed dashboard loads, blank embedded content, and frustrated users who can’t access the analytics they need.
Instead of embedding Power BI content that triggers cross-origin requests, you can create dashboards in Google Sheets that embed seamlessly in Salesforce without CORS restrictions. Google has configured proper CORS policies for their embedding functionality, eliminating the browser-based issues that plague Power BI integration.
How to make it work
Step 1. Import data without cross-origin requests.
Use Coefficient to import your Salesforce data directly into Google Sheets. This eliminates the need for browser-based API calls that cause CORS errors because data flows server-to-server.
Step 2. Build dashboards in Google Sheets.
Create your visualizations using Google Sheets’ charting and pivot table capabilities. These dashboards load reliably because they don’t require cross-origin requests to external APIs during user access.
Step 3. Configure reliable embedding.
Embed your Google Sheets dashboards in Salesforce Lightning pages using standard embedding components. Google’s CORS configuration allows this embedding to work consistently without the restrictions that block Power BI content.
Step 4. Set up automated data refresh.
Schedule regular data imports to keep your dashboards current. These server-side refreshes happen independently of user browser sessions, avoiding the CORS issues that affect real-time Power BI embedding.
Step 5. Test across different browsers.
Verify that your embedded dashboards work consistently across Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. Unlike Power BI embedding, this approach doesn’t depend on browser-specific CORS handling that can vary between platforms.
Reliable embedding shouldn’t require workarounds
Start buildingCORS errors create unnecessary technical overhead and poor user experience. This approach provides consistent dashboard loading without the cross-origin restrictions that complicate Power BI embedding.reliable embedded Salesforce dashboards today.
