topic Re: Facebook data extraction -metrics not supported in Data Engineering

Facebook data extraction -metrics not supported

safrasmusthafa — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 06:40:10 GMT

I am extracting data from facebook graph api using python notebooks in ms fabric.

Most of the metrics i need to extract is giving me error.

{"error":{"message":"(#100) The value must be a valid insights metric","type":"OAuthException","code":100,"fbtrace_id":"AYRyf7Qj

Re: Facebook data extraction -metrics not supported

V-yubandi-msft — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:40:56 GMT

Hi @safrasmusthafa ,

Thanks for posting your query in the Microsoft Fabric Community. This error is generated by the Facebook Graph API rather than Microsoft Fabric or the Python notebook. It indicates that one or more metrics in your request are not accepted by the source API.

In Fabric, Python notebooks send requests directly to external APIs. If the API does not recognize a metric, has removed it, or does not support it for the selected object or time range, this error will occur.

To address this, please check the metrics in your request and test them individually to determine which one is causing the problem. Also, make sure your access token has the necessary permissions.

This behavior is expected in Fabric when interacting with external REST APIs.

I hope this clarifies the situation. If I’ve misunderstood any part of your situation, please let us know.

Re: Facebook data extraction -metrics not supported

Olufemi7 — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 22:14:56 GMT

Hello @safrasmusthafa,

The error (#100) The value must be a valid insights metric is returned by the Facebook (Meta) Graph API, not Microsoft Fabric.

Microsoft Fabric only runs the Python code and does not validate Facebook metrics. This error occurs when a requested metric is invalid for the object, deprecated, not supported in the current Graph API version, or when required Meta permissions are missing.

Because this is a Meta API validation issue, there are no Microsoft Docs for it. Metrics must be validated against Meta’s official documentation.

Meta documentation:

Insights metrics reference:
https://developers.facebook.com/docs/graph-api/reference/insights
Graph API overview & versioning:
https://developers.facebook.com/docs/graph-api/overview
Permissions reference:
https://developers.facebook.com/docs/permissions/reference

If the same request fails outside Fabric (e.g., local Python or Postman), it confirms the issue is on the Meta side, not Microsoft.

Re: Facebook data extraction -metrics not supported

bariscihan — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 11:19:25 GMT

Hi,

This error is coming from the Meta (Facebook) Graph API, not from Microsoft Fabric.

(#100) The value must be a valid insights metric means that at least one of the metrics you are requesting is not valid for the selected object, is not supported in your current Graph API version, is deprecated, or your access token doesn’t have the required permissions for that metric/object.

To troubleshoot and fix it, I would suggest:

Validate metrics against Meta documentation

Make sure each metric exists in the official Insights reference and is supported for the object you’re querying (Page / Post / Ad / etc.).

Test metrics one by one

Start with a single known metric (e.g., impressions, reach) and then add others gradually to identify the exact metric causing the failure.

Confirm the object type you’re calling

Some metrics only work for specific endpoints (e.g., Page Insights vs Post Insights vs Ads Insights).

Check Graph API versioning

If you’re using a newer/older version, some metrics might have changed. Try the same request with another supported API version.

Verify token permissions

Use Meta’s token debugging to confirm your token includes the required permissions for insights data.

Also, if you run the same request outside Fabric (Postman or local Python) and still get the same error, it confirms this is a Meta-side validation issue rather than anything Fabric-related.

Hope this helps—if you share the exact endpoint/object you’re calling and the list of metrics, I can help pinpoint which metric is invalid and what the correct alternative should be.

Re: Facebook data extraction -metrics not supported

V-yubandi-msft — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:43:45 GMT

Hi @safrasmusthafa ,

May I know if the issue has been resolved? If you need any additional information or clarification, please let us know.

Thank you.

Re: Facebook data extraction -metrics not supported

V-yubandi-msft — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:40:55 GMT

Hi @safrasmusthafa ,

We haven’t received a response from your end yet. Please let us know whether the issue has been resolved or if you’re still facing any difficulties. Feel free to reach out if you need further assistance.

Thank you.