404 Client Error: Not Found for url https://api.powerbi.com/v1.0/myorg/groups/{workspaceId}/datasets

[FPP]

I am connecting via a call to the API like this (ie tenantid and service principal) :

app = msal.ConfidentialClientApplication(client_id, authority=authority_url, client_credential=secret_value)

result = app.acquire_token_for_client(scopes=scope)

accessToken = result['access_token']

headers = {

  'Authorization': f'Bearer {accessToken}'

}

response = requests.request('get', url, headers)

url = f'https://api.powerbi.com/v1.0/myorg/groups/{workspaceId}/datasets/{datasetId}/refreshes?$top=1'

The above call works when I use a datasetId that I own but receives

404 Client Error: Not Found for url

when it a dataset that someone else owns

My code needs to run without me being connected. How do I resolve?

[v-venuppu]

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[v-venuppu]

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[v-venuppu]

Hi @FPP ,

Thank you for reaching out to Microsoft Fabric Community.

Thank you @jaineshp for the prompt response.

I wanted to check if you had the opportunity to review the information provided and resolve the issue..?Please let us know if you need any further assistance.We are happy to help.

Thank you.

[jaineshp · Accepted solution]

Hey @FPP,

Quick Fix for Your 404 Error

The Problem: Your service principal doesn't have access to datasets owned by others.

Solution Steps:

1. Add Service Principal to Workspace
   • Go to workspace settings → Access tab
   • Add your App ID as Member/Admin role
2. Get Dataset Permissions
   • Ask dataset owner to share dataset with your service principal
   • Or get added as workspace admin to bypass this
3. Check Tenant Settings
   • Power BI admin portal → "Service principals can use APIs" must be ON
   • Usually already enabled in most orgs
4. Test It
   url = f'https://api.powerbi.com/v1.0/myorg/groups/{workspaceId}/datasets/{datasetId}/refreshes?$top=1'

Pro Tip: If you're hitting this often, ask for a dedicated "API workspace" where all shared datasets live and your service principal has permanent access.

Still getting 404? Double-check your workspaceId and datasetId are correct. Sometimes copying from URL gives wrong IDs.

That's it. The permissions thing trips up everyone initially - you're not alone on this one.

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Best Regards,
Jainesh Poojara | Power BI Developer

[FPP]

It works!  Thank you.