Create Measure in Power BI Report directly using javascript sdk and Live connection

[jaffer0786]

Hi Team,

Is it possible to create Measure in Power Bi Report not in Semantic Model using Javascript SDK or REST APIs? if yes, please share the example or documentation link for reference.

[cengizhanarslan · Accepted solution]

In Power BI, a measure lives in the semantic model (dataset), not in the report layer. Because of that, you can’t create a new measure “inside a report” using the JavaScript embedding SDK or the standard Power BI REST APIs. The JS SDK is meant for embedding and interaction (filters, pages, bookmarks, etc.), not for changing the model metadata.

[v-prasare]

Hi @jaffer0786 ,

We would like to confirm if our community members answer resolves your query or if you need further help. If you still have any questions or need more support, please feel free to let us know. We are happy to help you.

Thank you for your patience and look forward to hearing from you.
Best Regards,
Prashanth Are
MS Fabric community support

[v-prasare]

Hi @jaffer0786 

We would like to confirm if our community members answer resolves your query or if you need further help. If you still have any questions or need more support, please feel free to let us know. We are happy to help you.

@GilbertQ, @cengizhanarslan & @tayloramy, Thanks for your prompt response

Thank you for your patience and look forward to hearing from you.
Best Regards,
Prashanth Are
MS Fabric community support

[jaffer0786]

Thanks Taylor for above details. It helps. 

[GilbertQ · Accepted solution]

The quick answer is no. As mentioned above, you would only be able to create measures in the semantic model. One of the ways to do this is to use a notebook.

[cengizhanarslan · Accepted solution]

In Power BI, a measure lives in the semantic model (dataset), not in the report layer. Because of that, you can’t create a new measure “inside a report” using the JavaScript embedding SDK or the standard Power BI REST APIs. The JS SDK is meant for embedding and interaction (filters, pages, bookmarks, etc.), not for changing the model metadata.

[jaffer0786]

Thanks 

[tayloramy]

Hi @jaffer0786, 

All measures exist in the semantic model layer of Power BI. 

The semantic model is where all data mapping/manipulation happens, so it is not possible to make measures not in the semantic model.