Issue Downloading Tabular Model After Migrating from AAS to Power BI Premium

[mbn_2025]

Hello everyone,

I need your help because I migrated a tabular cube hosted in AAS to Power BI (Premium capacity). However, when I try to download it, I get the following error message (screenshot attached).

Is there a way to make modifications in Power BI Desktop without going through Visual Studio?

Thanks in advance!

[Akash_Varuna · Accepted solution]

Hi @mbn_2025 I dont think it is possible to do this Power Bi Desktop you would have to go through SSMS or Tabular Editor vvia XMLA endpoint to edit the model In Premium

[v-ssriganesh · Accepted solution]

Hi @mbn_2025,
Thank you for reaching out to the Microsoft fabric community forum.

I would like to acknowledge the helpful response by @Akash_Varuna. As mentioned, it is not possible to make modifications directly in Power BI Desktop without using Visual Studio. However, you can use alternative tools such as:

• Tabular Editor tool allows you to connect to the dataset and make modifications without needing Visual Studio. It supports editing models via the XMLA endpoint.
• You can also use SSMS to connect to the dataset and make changes via the XMLA endpoint.

These tools provide a way to edit the model without relying on Visual Studio, offering flexibility and ease of use.

If this information is helpful, please Accept it as a solution and give a "kudos" to assist other community members in resolving similar issues more efficiently.

Thank you.

[Akash_Varuna · Accepted solution]

Hi @mbn_2025 I dont think it is possible to do this Power Bi Desktop you would have to go through SSMS or Tabular Editor vvia XMLA endpoint to edit the model In Premium