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KimTutein
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1 year ago
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Build permission on semantic model does not allow user to use semantic model in Power BI desktop

I have a problem with granting build access on my semantic model which I find rather strange. I have a workspace with a semantic model which uses direct lake on a lakehouse. If I grant user viewer ri...
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    Poojara_D12
    1 year ago

    Hi KimTutein 

    If the user has the correct permissions but still cannot see the dataset in Power BI Desktop or Data Hub, try the following steps:

    1. Ask the user to clear their Power BI Desktop cache:

      • Go to File > Options and Settings > Options > Diagnostics > Clear Cache.

    2. Ensure the dataset isn't hidden from the Data Hub:

      • In the Power BI Service, go to the dataset settings and check that Featured in Apps or Certify/Promote options are enabled for better visibility.

    3. Confirm that your Power BI admin tenant settings allow external connections like Analyze in Excel and viewing datasets.

    4. Create a test user with identical permissions to replicate the issue. If it persists, there might be a bug.

    5. Revoke and reapply Viewer and Build permissions to refresh the user's access.

    • If none of these work, it could be a backend issue—reach out to Microsoft Support for further assistance.

     

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Poojara_D12
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1 year ago

Hi KimTutein 

  1. Ensure users have Viewer role on the workspace and Build permission on the semantic model.
  2. Confirm they have Read and ViewOutput permissions on the Lakehouse.
  3. Ensure they sign in correctly to see the dataset in Get Data > Power BI Datasets.
  4. Check the dataset in the Data Hub; it shouldn't be hidden.

No need for Contributor access.

 

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Poojara
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