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rodneyc8063_1
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How to remove dataset from Workspace that is used in another workspace?

I am having problems removing a dataset from one of my workspaces

 

So I have workspace A and workspace B

 

Workspace B has a dataset B

 

In workspace A I decide to import dataset B via "Get Data". I play around, create a report but I end up not liking it. So I remove the report. But the dataset B is still in my workspace A.

 

When I try to remove dataset B from my workspace A I hit an error saying

 

"Cant delete this dataset - At least one report outside of your workspace is using this dataset. To see dependent reports, open the Related content pane"

 

I know this particular dataset is in fact used in a seperate workspace. But to avoid clutter in my workspace A I would like to remove it

 

How do I go about removing this?

 

 

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Urgh

 

Just as I was writing the above post, I was recreating my issue and discovered what it is

 

So yesterday, I had imported dataset B into workspace A, created a report in workspace A and saved it.

 

I ended up not liking it, then I deleted the report in workspace A but for some reason dataset B was still "stuck" under my workspace A datasets.

 

I just literally logged out and logged back in, refreshed my browser and I see the dataset B is no longer listed in my workspace A.

 

I guess if I create a report with a dataset from a different workspace, then the report and that dataset is listed in workspace A. But once the report is deleted in workspace A, I need to refresh my browser/log out and then the dataset B will also dissapear on its own

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GilbertQ
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Hi there

In Workspace A, what if you go under Datasets and then try and remove the dataset there?

Are there any dashboards related to Dataset B?




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@GilbertQThanks for the reply

 

In workspace A I did in fact go under Datasets - Right Click - Remove Dataset and it gives me the above error.

 

There is another dashboard/report using dataset B in workspace B- So I understand I cant completely "delete" the dataset since it is technically still being used.

 

But after importing the dataset into workspace A, its still stuck under my "datasets" section

Urgh

 

Just as I was writing the above post, I was recreating my issue and discovered what it is

 

So yesterday, I had imported dataset B into workspace A, created a report in workspace A and saved it.

 

I ended up not liking it, then I deleted the report in workspace A but for some reason dataset B was still "stuck" under my workspace A datasets.

 

I just literally logged out and logged back in, refreshed my browser and I see the dataset B is no longer listed in my workspace A.

 

I guess if I create a report with a dataset from a different workspace, then the report and that dataset is listed in workspace A. But once the report is deleted in workspace A, I need to refresh my browser/log out and then the dataset B will also dissapear on its own

Thanks for letting us know how you solved your issue




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