Published App not able to analyze content

[freddy21]

Hello everyone,

I have a published app and would like to download it to analyze the content in Power BI Desktop. Why is this app (white icon) only showing me the option "löschen" in english = delete?

With the other app, I have several options.

I can also download the app from the report, make settings, manage permissions, and edit them. Why doesn't that work with the first one?

[Shivu-2000 · Accepted solution]

Hi @freddy21,

The reason that the published app has icon only delete might be a packaged content type rather than a full-fledged app.

Here's a description of the situation and potential solutions:

Possible Reasons:

• Packaged Content: Published apps can be configured as reports or dashboards with limited functionalities. This "white icon" app might be a packaged report, hence the lack of options like download, settings, etc.
• Permissions: Your user account might not have the necessary permissions to manage or download the app in Power BI Desktop.

Solutions:

1. Check App Type: In Power BI Service, navigate to the app workspace and open the app. Look for details about the app type. If it's a report, you won't have extensive options in Power BI Desktop.
2. Verify Permissions: In Power BI Service, check your user role for the app workspace. Ensure you have "Build" or "Admin" permissions to download and analyze the app content.
   
   
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