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varpet
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Can not list datasets with viewer role and build right

Hello All!

 

I can not access a dataset in a given workspase, however I have both, a viewer permission and build option. The dataset is not showing up at all. The same setup worked some weeks ago. Did something changed in the background?

Thanks,

 

Peter

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Anonymous
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Hi @varpet ,

Is this a "old" "Classic" workspace?  in V2 Workspaces they are "Viewer rights". If so, I'm not sure this will work, you may need to upgrade the Workspace to V2. 

see Upgrade classic workspaces to the new workspaces - Power BI | Microsoft Docs

See if that changes things.

Other than that check your Admin has not restricted Dataset Access accross workspaces in tenant setting, which I think will stop the Dataset showing up in Power BI Desktop.

 

I have also found a similar post, please refer to it to see if it helps you.

Solved: Unable to see/connect to PowerBI Dataset published... - Microsoft Power BI Community

Solved: Build permission not working - Microsoft Power BI Community

 

Best Regards

Community Support Team _ Polly

 

If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

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Anonymous
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Hi @varpet ,

Is this a "old" "Classic" workspace?  in V2 Workspaces they are "Viewer rights". If so, I'm not sure this will work, you may need to upgrade the Workspace to V2. 

see Upgrade classic workspaces to the new workspaces - Power BI | Microsoft Docs

See if that changes things.

Other than that check your Admin has not restricted Dataset Access accross workspaces in tenant setting, which I think will stop the Dataset showing up in Power BI Desktop.

 

I have also found a similar post, please refer to it to see if it helps you.

Solved: Unable to see/connect to PowerBI Dataset published... - Microsoft Power BI Community

Solved: Build permission not working - Microsoft Power BI Community

 

Best Regards

Community Support Team _ Polly

 

If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

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