PBI service-sharepoint files automatic update

[EmaVasileva]

Hi,

Do you know if there is an option to connect an organizational sharepoint site and powerbi service in order to automatically update files?

Details: If i create a pbi file from desktop, upload it to sharepoint site (connected to one drive). After that, to open a new powerbi desktop file, connected it to the current sharepoint pbi file, make some changes, save the report (the sharepoint file will be updated) and publish it to pbi service workspace. Then if i open again from pbi desktop the sharepoint report, make some changes and save it (the sharepoint file will be updated) is it possible somehow the powerbi report in the service to get automatically the changes from the sharepoint saved file, without publishing it? 

Thank you.

[v-saisrao-msft · Accepted solution]

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[Poojara_D12 · Accepted solution]

Hi @EmaVasileva 

Power BI Service doesn't auto-update reports from SharePoint/OneDrive changes, but you have options:

1. Scheduled Data Refresh: Automatically refreshes the dataset, not report visuals/structure.
2. OneDrive Integration: Save the PBIX file on OneDrive/SharePoint, and Power BI can detect changes (updates need manual refresh in the Service).
3. Automation: Use Power Automate or Power BI REST API to auto-republish PBIX files after updates.

For full automation, you'd need to set up Power Automate or REST API workflows. Let me know if you need help!

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[v-saisrao-msft · Accepted solution]

Hi @EmaVasileva 

May I ask if you have resolved this issue? If so, please mark their reply and accept it as the solution. This will be helpful for other community members who have similar problems to solve it faster.

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[v-saisrao-msft]

Hi @EmaVasileva 
Thank you for reaching out to the Microsoft Fabric Community Forum. 
 
In addition to the helpful response provided by @rajendraongole1, Could you please confirm if your query has been resolved? If they have, kindly mark the helpful response, give 'kudos' and accept it as the solution. This will assist other community members in resolving similar issues more efficiently. 

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[rajendraongole1]

Hi @EmaVasileva  - Yes, Power BI can connect to a SharePoint site and allow for files hosted there to update automatically in Power BI Service. but power bi service cannot automatically detect changes to visuals or layouts in the report. You’ll need to republish the .pbix file for such updates.

Ref link:

Solved: Automatically update Power BI from Sharepoint - Microsoft Fabric Community

The Power Automate Way to Auto-Refresh Power BI Reports - YouTube