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Power BI APP Question
Hi ericjo ,
Currently, Power BI does not support linking reports across workspaces each report copy is a separate object. This is confirmed in Microsoft’s documentation on Power BI workspaces, which states that datasets can be reused across workspaces, but not reports.
For shared dataset scenarios, you can refer to this official guide: Use datasets across workspaces (Power BI)
As for future enhancements while we don’t have visibility into Microsoft’s roadmap, features like linked reports or report versioning across workspaces have been requested in the Power BI Ideas forum. You can follow or upvote similar ideas here: Fabric Ideas - Microsoft Fabric Community
I recommend keeping an eye on the Power BI blog and roadmap pages for announcements regarding workspace/report management improvements.
Hope this helps. Please feel free to reach out for further assistance.
Thank you.
Hi ericjo ,
1. Reports from Multiple Workspaces in One App:
Copying Reports: Yeah, that's the main way. Copy all reports into one workspace.
Permissions: Simple: Anyone who sees your app needs at least Viewer access to that single consolidated workspace. Forget old workspace permissions; they're irrelevant for app viewing once you've copied.
Real Talk: If different people need to see genuinely different reports, one big app might be tricky. You might need separate apps, or use Row-Level Security if it's just about data access.
2. Error Viewing External Link in "Content Area":
Error: "Connection refused" – it means Power BI's blocking the embed.
Why it Fails: Security. Power BI (and most secure sites) block themselves from being crammed into an "iframe" (which "Content Area" uses) from elsewhere. It's a common browser security feature.
Fix:
Best Way: Don't link externally. Just copy the report into the app's workspace (see point 1).
Otherwise: If you must link, then force it to open in a "New Tab" or "Current Tab." The "Content Area" for external PBI reports almost always fails due to security.
Basically, consolidate your reports, and don't try to embed external PBI reports in the "Content Area" – it's a security dead end.
Hope this helps!
Best Regards,
Jainesh Poojara | Power BI Developer
If I grant Viewer permission to a workspace containing a copy of a report, as in Permission 1, the report won't open in the app.
I need to grant permission to SET data for the report in the existing workspace to view it. Did I test it incorrectly?
