Rename DataFlow using REST API - You do not have permissions

[rockcliff15]

Hi

I am happilly using the Power BI REST APIs for pulling information about dataflows and triggering refreshes. I am doing this using a service principal which has appropriate permissions to the tenant and the workspaces.

I would like to use the update data flow API so I can programmatically rename dataflows, however when I do this by making an API call I receive the error "You do not have permissions to manage this dataflow". 

I assume this is because the service principal is not the owner of the Dataflow and as a result cannot rename it. Is there an API call I can make to "take over" the dataflow and make the service principal the owner so I can rename it?

Thanks

[v-lionel-msft]

Hi @rockcliff15 ,

"Is there an API call I can make to "take over" the dataflow and make the service principal the owner so I can rename it?"

Dataflows (Power BI Power BI REST APIs) | Microsoft Docs

I did not find such a Rest API that allows you to change the owner, even if such an API exists, you will be required to have Dataflow.ReadWrite.All😂.

You should obtain the required permissions first.

Best regards,
Lionel Chen

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[lbendlin]

When you registered your app did you ask for Dataflow.ReadWrite.All permissions?

[rockcliff15]

Yes I have registered the app with Dataflow.ReadWrite.All permissions but still receive error.

Interestingly if i remove this permission I can still read the data from the dataflow.