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Hendrik_LI
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5 years ago
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Tabular Editor Error 401. Report and Model in separate files

Hi all,   I am trying to add perspectives to a report where it is in a separate file from the model.     When I try to open Tabular Editor from the External tools ribbon, the following error mes...
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    Hendrik_LI
    5 years ago

    I skipped a step when working with a "Thin report" and separate Model file.

    When trying to create Perspectives, I needed to first open Tabular Editor from the Model file.

    Once done and saved, I then needed to refresh the "Thin Report" and the perspectives will be pulled through.

    Rule of thumb: always start from the model.

    FYI

    Thin Report = Power BI Report that does not contain the model. It is instead live connected to a separate model file (either locally or from the Power BI service)