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ARCGis map layer saving issue
Hi dhurwitz ,
Thanks for the update. Saving ArcGIS map layers requires a Creator license and role. You would need the appropriate license to perform this action. If possible, you can check with your admin to upgrade your role or license.
For more details on ArcGIS for Power BI and licensing requirements, you can refer to the following official Microsoft documentation:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/visuals/power-bi-visualizations-arcgis
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/consumer/end-user-arcgis
These resources provide comprehensive information on using ArcGIS maps in Power BI and the necessary licensing.
ArcGIS layers in Power BI aren’t fully saved in the .pbix — they reset when you switch pages.
Fix / Workarounds:
Save the layer to ArcGIS Online and reload from My Content.
Use bookmarks to preserve map state.
Check if your org license changed (some features now need ArcGIS Plus).
For stability → use Azure Maps or Shape Map instead.
👉 Best bet: save layers in ArcGIS Online to avoid recreating.