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Anonymous
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Error while adding service prinncipal through REST api

I am getting the below error while trying to add service principal throug api https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/rest/api/power-bi/groups/addgroupuser#code-try-0

 

Parameter userDetails.PrincipalType is missing or invalid

{
"identifier": "{Service Principle Object ID}",
"groupUserAccessRight": "Admin",
"principalType": "App"
}

 

Can I know why I am getting this and how do I add service principal through api.

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v-eachen-msft
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Hi @Anonymous ,

 

Try "Group" or "User" as principal type.

Here is the document for your reference : https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/rest/api/power-bi/groups/addgroupuser#principaltype

 

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v-eachen-msft
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Community Support

Hi @Anonymous ,

 

Try "Group" or "User" as principal type.

Here is the document for your reference : https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/rest/api/power-bi/groups/addgroupuser#principaltype

 

Community Support Team _ Eads
If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it.

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