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Helper IDataset size not updated when republishing report
Hi SamVH12 ,
When you use DirectQuery, Power BI doesn’t actually store the data—it just connects to the source and pulls what it needs on the fly. But if there’s an old dataset still sitting in the workspace from when the report was using Import mode, that could explain the size mismatch.
Now, when you rename and republish the report, Power BI sees it as a fresh upload and creates a new dataset that matches the current setup, which is why the size looks right in that version.
Just double-check that your dataset in the workspace is actually running in DirectQuery mode so everything lines up properly
can you refer below doc : https://spgeeks.devoworx.com/switch-import-to-directquery-mode-powerbi/
Hope this helps !
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SamVH12lbendlin It has been 3 days, and so far, it has not been updated. Would you be able to share how often updates occur?
- lbendlin
I think you'll want to raise a ticket. If you have a Pro license you can open a Pro ticket at https://admin.powerplatform.microsoft.com/newsupportticket/powerbi
Otherwise you can raise an issue at https://community.fabric.microsoft.com/t5/Issues/idb-p/Issues . - v-aatheeque
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Hi SamVH12 ,
When you use DirectQuery, Power BI doesn’t actually store the data—it just connects to the source and pulls what it needs on the fly. But if there’s an old dataset still sitting in the workspace from when the report was using Import mode, that could explain the size mismatch.
Now, when you rename and republish the report, Power BI sees it as a fresh upload and creates a new dataset that matches the current setup, which is why the size looks right in that version.
Just double-check that your dataset in the workspace is actually running in DirectQuery mode so everything lines up properly
can you refer below doc : https://spgeeks.devoworx.com/switch-import-to-directquery-mode-powerbi/
Hope this helps !
If this post helps ,please consider marking Accept as solution to assist other members in finding more easily.- v-aatheeque
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