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fabric1
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Cannot connect Graph API to Power BI

Most of the APIs work in the Graph Explorer, others dont work because I dont have enough permissions. However, when I enter the same API url in Power BI it gives me "Access to the resource is forbidden" error. 
I am using https://graph.microsoft.com/v1.0/security/secureScores as an example, which works in Graph Explorer but not in Power BI

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AmiraBedh
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Based on this article, 2 main reasons for that error :

  • An expired or deleted API key.
  • Incorrect credentials.

 Open Power BI and go to the following section "File" → "Options and settings" → "Data source settings" : 

 

AmiraBedh_0-1722889984612.png

In "Data source settings", locate the problematic data source. Once you've found it, select it and click on "Edit Permissions".

 

AmiraBedh_1-1722890017430.png

You will then have the option of modifying the identification information using "Edit", where you can enter a new "Access Key" and "Secret Key". If the current keys are obsolete, this update is necessary. Alternatively, by deleting the data source with "Delete", you can create a new one if the keys cannot be recovered or if you prefer to start from scratch.


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AmiraBedh
Super User
Super User

Based on this article, 2 main reasons for that error :

  • An expired or deleted API key.
  • Incorrect credentials.

 Open Power BI and go to the following section "File" → "Options and settings" → "Data source settings" : 

 

AmiraBedh_0-1722889984612.png

In "Data source settings", locate the problematic data source. Once you've found it, select it and click on "Edit Permissions".

 

AmiraBedh_1-1722890017430.png

You will then have the option of modifying the identification information using "Edit", where you can enter a new "Access Key" and "Secret Key". If the current keys are obsolete, this update is necessary. Alternatively, by deleting the data source with "Delete", you can create a new one if the keys cannot be recovered or if you prefer to start from scratch.


Proud to be a Power BI Super User !

Microsoft Community : https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/users/AmiraBedhiafi
Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/amira-bedhiafi/
StackOverflow : https://stackoverflow.com/users/9517769/amira-bedhiafi
C-Sharp Corner : https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/members/amira-bedhiafi
Power BI Community :https://community.powerbi.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/332696

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