Failing to connect to a semantic model

[kmei001]

I have a report where I am trying to connect to someone else's semantic model. When I try, I get an error saying the specific PBI workspace is not found. However, when I try on a blank report, it works just fine. Is there anything that I can try to resolve this issue?

[d_m_LNK · Accepted solution]

If you are connecting to a published semantic model in the service it's most likely permissions.  Make sure that your user or your user is in a group that has "Read/Build" permissions on the semantic model published in the service.

[kmei001]

So this response confuses me because if I can connect to the semantic model on a blank new report, wouldn't that mean I have the correct permissions? I am not sure why I can't connect on the report where I need to connect to the model. 

[kmei001]

Upon further research, this looks like this might be the correct answer because apparently I can have a live connection if I have read access to the model but if I want a directquery connection I need build access. 

[d_m_LNK]

I'm glad it worked for you!

[SamsonTruong]

Hi @kmei001 , are you trying to connect to the same semantic model on both files? If so, was this semantic model recently moved or renamed?

If so, I recommend trying to clear the cache to see if it will allow you to re-establish the connection on your file. To clear the cache:

• File > Options and settings > Data source settings

  • Under Global Permissions,  Clear Permissions for live connections to Power BI Service.

• File > Options and settings > Options > Global

  • Under Data Load, click Clear cache.

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Thanks,

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[kmei001]

The model was not moved or renamed. I have done the steps you've suggested anyway and this did not make any change. Still getting the error.