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DebM11
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App already exists error

Yesterday I noticed the "Include in app" toggle switch on all reports in my organizations workspace were grayed out where I couldn't toggle them on and off.  I tried to unpublish the app in order to correct the issue, and received an error when trying to unpublish the app, but now the app is completely gone.  No problem, all my reports are still there, I'll simply create a new app..... WRONG, it won't allow me to create a new app because it's telling me an app exists, but I cannot find the app.

 

This is impacting many collegues in my organization as they rely on these reports daily.

 

How can I find the app I unpublished and either remove it or republish it?

 

And yes, I already when to the new setup feature to create the app, assign the content, and create the new audience, but it's not allowing me to create the new app.

 

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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MortenDeleuran
Frequent Visitor

Hi All 

Did you find a solution or got a response to teh ticket? 
I am currently experiencing this issue, after doing the exact same (Issue updating app --> Unpublich App --> App gone --> New app cant be published due to app already existing)

 

I would appreaciate your feedback/support 

DebM11
Regular Visitor

Tried that as well, and the app it not there.  I have a ticket in with Microsoft and they're working on resolution.  Thank you!

Anonymous
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Hi  @DebM11 ,

For the "Include in app" feature is greyed out, you can view the following announcements:

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Refer to:

Solved: Include in App grayed out - Microsoft Power BI Community

Announcing Public Preview of Multiple Audiences for Power BI Apps | Microsoft Power BI Blog | Micros...

 

You can check whether there is a corresponding APP in the navigation column - APP - in Power BI, if so, click the ellipsis to delete it

vyangliumsft_1-1662098372996.png

 

 

Best Regards,

Liu Yang

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