Is it possible to apply environment variables to PIB reports while exporting a Power Apps Solution?

[AutoNoobie]

Hello Community!

 I'm starting my journey as an automation analyst and just faced my first challenge: Find a way to apply environmental variables (or similar parameters)  to PIB reports included into solution packages in Power Apps.

Since I need to export the package to different environments, I was wondering if there is a way to ensure that my report is able to switch trough the data sources (sharepoint lists) that each environment use while mantaining the same structure?

Thanks a lot for the feedback or solutions.

Have great day 🙂

[v-csrikanth]

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[v-csrikanth]

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[v-csrikanth]

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[v-csrikanth · Accepted solution]

Hi @AutoNoobie 

Yes, you can apply environment variables to Power BI reports in a Power Apps solution, allowing them to switch data sources (e.g., SharePoint lists) across environments while maintaining structure.

Steps to Implement:

1. Add Power BI Reports – Include reports and datasets in your Power Apps solution.
2. Define Environment Variables – Create variables for changing parameters like SharePoint URLs.
3. Link to Power BI Parameters – Set up Power BI parameters and connect them to environment variables.
4. Configure Data Source – Ensure reports use parameters for dynamic data source selection.
5. Deploy & Update Variables – On import, update environment variables to match the new environment’s data sources.

Note: Reference Doc https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-apps/maker/data-platform/environmentvariables 

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Thanks,
Cheri Srikanth

[lbendlin]

Power BI doesn't have a concept of environments. You are looking at tenants, capacities, and workspaces.  Capacities can be physically situated in different geographical clusters.   That can create issues when you are trying to access content across capacities and across tenants.