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I am trying to publish a Power BI app by creating a Section and adding new links to include tabs from different reports.
It works fine when I choose "Open in new tab. But when I choose "Open in Content Area", I get the following error
Hi @vanessa ,
To create or update an app, you need a Power BI Pro license. For app consumers, there are two options.
You can learn more: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/service-create-distribute-apps.
Best Regards,
Amy
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