Access to the path 'output' is denied Error when trying to use RdlMigration tool

[JonathanLittle]

Hi,

C:\Program Files\Power BI Report Builder\RdlMigration>rdlmigration http://server/reportserver "report.rdl" "My Workspace"
Starting the log-in window
Client BaseUri is https://api.powerbi.com/
Log-in successfully, retrieving the reports...
Starting conversion and uploading the reports 14/10/2024 13:20:43
Access to the path 'output' is denied.

The log in window opens and twin factor authenticates successfully.

The conversion fails with the access error.  Where is this path to be found?  Where do I need additional access rights.  It is a corporate computer locked down so no normal rights to program files etc on C: drive.  Appropriate ones can be granted if required though.

Thanks.

[d_gosbell · Accepted solution]

It looks like the rdlmigration tool attempts to create the output subfolder in the current working folder and it looks like you are under the "Program Files" folder where you would need admin rights to create a folder. 

Try navigating to a folder where you do have write access. eg c:\users\<your username>\documents and then run the command using the full path to the rdlmigration tool.

eg

"C:\Program Files\Power BI Report Builder\RdlMigration\rdlmigration.exe" http://server/reportserver "report.rdl" "My Workspace"

[JonathanLittle]

Thank you all for the suggestions and answers.

The issue has been solved by both options.

[Anonymous · Accepted solution]

Hi, @JonathanLittle 

The "Access path 'output' denied" error you encounter is usually due to a permission issue. As you said, the tool may try to write to a default directory that you don't have permission to. You can specify a different output directory for which you have write access. Or try running the command prompt as an administrator. Right-click the command prompt icon, select Run as administrator, and then execute the RdlMigration command.
If you need to use a specific directory, you may need to request additional permissions from your IT department. They can grant you write access to the directory you want. Refer to the RdlMigration tool documentation for any specific flags or options that may be helpful in specifying output paths or dealing with permission issues:

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[d_gosbell · Accepted solution]

It looks like the rdlmigration tool attempts to create the output subfolder in the current working folder and it looks like you are under the "Program Files" folder where you would need admin rights to create a folder. 

Try navigating to a folder where you do have write access. eg c:\users\<your username>\documents and then run the command using the full path to the rdlmigration tool.

eg

"C:\Program Files\Power BI Report Builder\RdlMigration\rdlmigration.exe" http://server/reportserver "report.rdl" "My Workspace"