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Edit table option is disabled while in editing mode
Hi SakshiBansal11,
Is this a directlake model? If so you can't directly make changes to tables in Desktop, you will need to update them in the web:
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Thank you for reaching out on the Microsoft Fabric Community Forum.
The Edit Table option is disabled because the semantic model copied using Semantic Link Labs did not create a full, independent model. Instead, it generated a linked semantic model in your target workspace. Linked datasets in Power BI/Fabric are read-only, which allows reporting but restricts changes such as editing tables, relationships, or the model structure. This is why the Edit Table feature is unavailable. To confirm, check the dataset settings in your workspace for labels like Linked dataset, Source dataset, or Linked from <workspace>, which indicate the dataset is read-only. Also, ensure your workspace role is Admin, Member, or Contributor, as users with Viewer access cannot modify models. Additionally, verify the dataset’s storage or connection mode, since models using live connections or restricted DirectQuery modes may also prevent table edits in the service.
If you have any further questions, please let us know and we will be glad to assist you.
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Microsoft Fabric Community Support Team.