Filled map

[iruobe19]

• I have power BI desktop October 2025 installed and while adding-filled map from the visualisation pane in my report, I got an error message >map and filled map visuals are disabled >.. go to files-options and settings-options-global-security.. to enable map and filled map visuals, which I did and then clicked the ok button but there was no response, the dialogue box still remained open, I then clicked cancel then reopened to check again but the filled map option was still disabled. 

Is there a solution or is this a bug or is there any other way to enable map and filled map visuals. 

Cheers

[PhilipTreacy · Accepted solution]

@iruobe19 

This is a known bug in some versions of PBID.

Update to the Nov 2025 release.

If that doesn't work, you can enable maps in the Report level settings (rather than the Global Settings) - this option is only available in certain builds of PBID.

Regards

Phil

[PhilipTreacy · Accepted solution]

@iruobe19 

This is a known bug in some versions of PBID.

Update to the Nov 2025 release.

If that doesn't work, you can enable maps in the Report level settings (rather than the Global Settings) - this option is only available in certain builds of PBID.

Regards

Phil

[iruobe19]

Thanks Phil, 

I did upgrade to the Nov 2025 release and still the same problem.

• I tried but report option to enable maps is not available in my pbid version. 

Kind regards 

[v-menakakota]

Hi @iruobe19 ,

Thanks for checking and confirming the update. Since the November 2025 version still shows the same behaviour and the report-level map option isn’t available for you, it’s likely that your build is still affected by the known bug.

You can try resetting Power BI Desktop settings by going to File > Options > Global > Restore Defaults and then restarting the app. If that doesn’t help, a full uninstall and reinstall of the November build sometimes fixes the issue because the in-place update doesn’t always clear the old configuration.

Also please go through the below document:

Filled map in Azure Maps Power BI Visual - Microsoft Azure Maps | Microsoft Learn

Best Regards, 
Community Support Team  

[iruobe19]

Thanks for the reply menakakota,

I did do a full uninstall of the old PBID and installed the November build but still can't activate the filled map visuals. 

I did some research online and got some credible info this could be as a result of regional restrictions because I also can't sign in to my PBID with my outlook email account. 

Kind regards

[v-menakakota · Accepted solution]

Hi @iruobe19 ,

The filled map will be retired soon, so it would be helpful if you could update to Azure Maps.

Select "Restore Default Visuals," as this may help. Before doing so, make sure to activate the option shown in the previous image.

Best Regards, 
Community Support Team  

[v-menakakota]

Hi @iruobe19 ,

Thanks for reaching out to the Microsoft fabric community forum. 

I would also take a moment to thank @PhilipTreacy   , for actively participating in the community forum and for the solutions you’ve been sharing in the community forum. Your contributions make a real difference.

I hope the above details help you fix the issue. If you still have any questions or need more help, feel free to reach out. We’re always here to support you .

Best Regards, 
Community Support Team  

[v-menakakota]

Hi  @iruobe19 ,
I hope the above details help you fix the issue. If you still have any questions or need more help, feel free to reach out. We’re always here to support you .

Best Regards, 
Community Support Team