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Model Build Permissions AND Viewer Workspace Permissions to Create Report?
Hi arock-well
Yes, in most practical scenarios, especially when using Power BI Desktop, a user will likely need both Build permissions on the semantic model and Viewer permissions on the workspace to effectively create reports.- Build permission only (No Viewer access) → The user might not see the model in Power BI Desktop.
- Viewer access only (No Build permission) → The user can view reports but cannot create new ones from the model.
- Want access to the model without exposing the workspace? → Consider using Shared Dataset Access from another workspace.
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Hi arock-well,
Yes, on Fabric F64 SKU, a user typically needs both Build permissions on the semantic model and at least Viewer permissions in the workspace where the model resides to connect to it in Power BI Desktop. While Build permissions allow users to create reports based on the model, Viewer permissions in the workspace ensure visibility and access to the model within Power BI Service.
Without Viewer permissions, users may struggle to connect to the model from Power BI Desktop, as workspace security settings can restrict access. Unfortunately, this also means they will see the workspace in Power BI Service, even if you only want them to interact with the dataset. A potential workaround is using shared datasets from a separate workspace to control visibility while ensuring proper access.