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Odd Data Connection issue
Hi Jack_W_KY ,
Thank you for the update, and well done on identifying the issue with the shared Semantic Model that’s a valuable insight. Since shared Semantic Models can sometimes cause unexpected behavior, particularly with permissions or connections,
Here are a few tips that might be helpful.
- Check the Semantic Model settings in the Power BI Service, such as credentials, refresh settings, and gateway configuration.
- Use a copy of the Semantic Model if multiple reports depend on it. This helps prevent conflicts between reports.
- Test small changes (like adding one visual at a time) when reconnecting to the shared model. Use Performance Analyzer in Desktop to check for any delays or issues.
- Ensure permissions are consistent for anyone accessing the model and its data sources.
If this model is crucial for multiple reports, it might be worth creating a dedicated version just for this report to keep things clean and reliable.
I hope this helpful..
Thank you for confirming my trouble shooting steps. I worked with our admin and confirmed proper gateway setup and all credentials. Everything was set correctly and yet the problem persisted.
I've isolated the issue to a connection that is linked to a Semantic Model that existed on the service for another report. Removing that shared connection allows the unrelated visuals to populate.
Hi Jack_W_KY ,
Thank you for the update, and well done on identifying the issue with the shared Semantic Model that’s a valuable insight. Since shared Semantic Models can sometimes cause unexpected behavior, particularly with permissions or connections,
Here are a few tips that might be helpful.
- Check the Semantic Model settings in the Power BI Service, such as credentials, refresh settings, and gateway configuration.
- Use a copy of the Semantic Model if multiple reports depend on it. This helps prevent conflicts between reports.
- Test small changes (like adding one visual at a time) when reconnecting to the shared model. Use Performance Analyzer in Desktop to check for any delays or issues.
- Ensure permissions are consistent for anyone accessing the model and its data sources.
If this model is crucial for multiple reports, it might be worth creating a dedicated version just for this report to keep things clean and reliable.
I hope this helpful..
Creating a dedicated model was the only solution for my scenario.