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Williams25k
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1 year ago
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PowerApps Write Back to Excel

I am attempting to have a PowerApp form to write back to a data source which is feeding one of the tables in my dashboard.    I have seen videos online of how to do this but after following the ins...
  • Jonvoge's avatar
    1 year ago

    Hi Williams25k

     

    I have written quite extensively about write-back to Power BI from Power Apps:

    Guide: Add Write-Back to Power BI reports with Power Apps – Part 2: Display write-back data LIVE in Power BI reports – Downhill Data

    Fabric/Power BI Write-Back made easy w. Fabric SQL Databases – Downhill Data

     

    The key question is whether or not you need the data to show up in your report live, or if you can wait until after a refresh?

    If you can wait for the refresh, your best option is a Sharepoint List, which will minimize license costs, as you won't need Premium Power Apps.

    If you need live data, you need a Premium Data Source, like a SQL Database or Dataverse, and connect via DirectQuery in Power BI.

     

    For more info, check out the links above for some of the options.

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  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    1 year ago

    Hi Williams25k,

    Thank you for reaching out in Microsoft Community Forum.

    please follow below ways to resolve the error;

    1. Use a SharePoint List to store and update patient data instead of Excel.

    2. Create a Power Apps form to edit the "Spoke to Patient" field and write back to SharePoint.

    3. Refresh Power BI using Scheduled Refresh or Power Automate to reflect updates.

    Please continue using Microsoft community forum.

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    Regards,
    Pavan.