Unable to import SQL Azure V12 BACPAC: “type Microsoft.Data.Tools.Schema.Sql.SqlAzureV12DatabaseSchemaProvider is not valid”

Question

I am trying to import the exported BACPAC from an SQL Azure (v12) database into a local SQL Server 2012 instance, but I keep getting the error below. I have tried installing

Answer 1

I'm using version 11.0.2100.60 and had the same issue. Installed Microsoft® SQL Server® Data-Tier Application Framework (February 2015). All worked fine after that.