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Premium Workspace Prompt for Pro License
SOLUTION: Yes, a free user can access workspaces to view assets with a P level SKU, which we have.
- Remove User from the Viewer Role and save.
- Allow about 15-30 minutes
- Re-add User as viewer role in the workspace
- Before user tries again, they will need to delete browser history and cache (all time range) and then login again and try and see if it will work
I would like to just point out as per the documentation that only a Power BI Free license can be assigned with the "Viewer" role. Any other role will require a Power BI Pro license.
here are more details: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/consumer/end-user-features
GilbertQ the documentation says so, nevertheless, my complain is not that I cannot assign another role. I would be ok, just letting them to viewer. My complain is that as viewer from a Premium worskpace, they should get into the workspace navigating through the workspace button.
Nevertheless, right now, if you assign a different role to a free user, it is possible. There is no error message or so. And if the user puts the workspace url on the browser, he can access it.
Passage that says it:
If you have a free license and the workspace is stored in Premium capacity, you'll be able to view and interact with the content in that workspace. A diamond icon identifies workspaces and apps that are stored in Premium capacity.
Link:
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/consumer/end-user-workspaces