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jgeorge
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Question about shared datasets

Hi, I have a question about Power BI REST APIs for shared datasets. Say I have a report named test123, and I have a dataset named test123 (created from the same .pbix file when I imported). Now, I ha...
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  • Nasif_Azam's avatar
    Nasif_Azam
    1 year ago

    Hey jgeorge ,

    Your understanding is correct: when you use the Power BI REST API's /imports endpoint with nameConflict=Overwrite, it only updates the dataset and report that were originally associated with that import, not any other reports that may now be bound to that dataset.

    Why test456 Is Not Updated

    Although test456 is bound to the test123 dataset, it remains a separate report object. When you import test123.pbix using: POST /groups/{groupId}/imports?datasetDisplayName=test123.pbix&nameConflict=Overwrite

    this only updates:

    • The dataset named test123

    • The report that was originally imported from test123.pbix (likely also named test123)

    Any other reports (like test456) that you have manually rebound to test123 will not be affected by this import. Power BI does not track which reports are re-bound to a dataset after the fact for the purpose of updating on import.

    How to Update test456

    To update the visual layout or structure of test456, you have two options:

    Option 1: Rebind test456 to a fresh dataset

    If you want test456 to reflect changes made in the .pbix file (like visuals, report pages):

    1. Re-import the .pbix file again with a different datasetDisplayName.

    2. Then rebind test456 to the new dataset using:

      POST /groups/{groupId}/reports/{reportId}/Rebind
{
  "datasetId": "new-dataset-id"
}

    Option 2: Delete and Re-import the Report

    If test456 is just a copy of test123, consider:

    1. Deleting the existing test456 report.

    2. Reimport the .pbix with nameConflict=Overwrite to update both report and dataset.

    3. If needed, rename the report to test456.

     

    For Detailed Information:

    Rebind Report to Dataset

    Clone Report

    Power BI Service - Dataset Concepts

    Rebinding Power BI Reports with REST APIs (Community)

    Understanding Shared Datasets in Power BI

     

    If you found this solution helpful, please consider accepting it and giving it a kudos (Like) it’s greatly appreciated and helps others find the solution more easily.


    Best Regards,
    Nasif Azam

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1 year ago

Hi jgeorge,

As we haven’t heard back from you, so just following up to our previous message. I'd like to confirm if you've successfully resolved this issue or if you need further help.

If yes, you are welcome to share your workaround and mark it as a solution so that other users can benefit as well. If you find a reply particularly helpful to you, you can also mark it as a solution.
If so, it would be really helpful for the community if you could mark the answer that helped you the most. If you're still looking for guidance, feel free to give us an update, we’re here for you.

 

Best Regards,

Hammad.

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1 year ago

Hi jgeorge,
I just wanted to follow up on your thread. If the issue is resolved, it would be great if you could mark the solution so other community members facing similar issues can benefit too.
If not, don’t hesitate to reach out, we’re happy to keep working with you on this. 

 

Best Regards,

Hammad.

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    Anonymous
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    1 year ago

    Hi jgeorge,
    We noticed there hasn’t been any recent activity on this thread. If your issue is resolved, marking the correct reply as a solution would be a big help to other community members.
    If you still need support, just reply here and we’ll pick it up from where we left off.

     

    Best Regards,

    Hammad.