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Report Corrupted
Hi everyone,
I need some urgent help regarding a Power BI issue.
I had a report published in a Premium capacity workspace, and I used to replace the file whenever I made changes. This week, when I tried to replace it, the dataset was updated, but it created two versions of the same report — one old and one new.
Since around 300 users have bookmarked the existing report URL, I deleted the newly created report and retained the new semantic model. After that, I rebind the existing report to the new dataset.
However, after doing this:
When I try to download the semantic model, it appears blank.
I’m also unable to download the report (including the live report).
This is an executive-level report, so I cannot afford to lose it. I need help recovering both:
The semantic model (with its structure/data intact)
The connected report in a way that allows me to continue editing and replacing it going forward
Has anyone faced a similar issue or knows how to recover from this?
Thanks in advance.
Hii Abhikadmawala
when you delete a report, keep the dataset, and then rebind an older report, the internal PBIX download linkage breaks even though the dataset still exists. That’s why the semantic model appears blank and the report cannot be downloaded, but your data is not actually lost. The only reliable recovery is to connect to the existing dataset from Power BI Desktop (Get Data >> Power BI Dataset) and rebuild the report; downloading the original PBIX is not possible once this linkage is broken.
Power BI may no longer be able to generate a downloadable PBIX, especially when service-side changes or Premium features are involved. I would recommend you to download your model with an external tool tile Tabular Editor and download the report pbip from OneLake Explorer. Then combine files in destop.
To avoid these kind of struggles I would prefer always keep working in desktop.
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Hii Abhikadmawala
when you delete a report, keep the dataset, and then rebind an older report, the internal PBIX download linkage breaks even though the dataset still exists. That’s why the semantic model appears blank and the report cannot be downloaded, but your data is not actually lost. The only reliable recovery is to connect to the existing dataset from Power BI Desktop (Get Data >> Power BI Dataset) and rebuild the report; downloading the original PBIX is not possible once this linkage is broken.
But can I then upload this new report to server and replace the existing report so that:
1. My report URL is the same2. I can download the report in future for more edits.
Hi abhijsrwaaa
If you upload a new report and re-link it, the URL will change.
For this reason, I recommend using Apps to distribute your reports, then it doesn't matter if the report URL changes because the App URL will not change, and you can just re-map the new report to the same audience in the app.The app URL has a report id field. Won't that be changed?
Also, my report has parametrised URLs and some users might have saved bookmarks from the app. How will that be impacted?
Hello Abhikadmawala,
Deleting the new report and rebinding broke the lineage, leaving the dataset service-only in Microsoft Power BI, so a PBIX can’t be generated.
Microsoft confirms PBIX download isn’t supported for models with service-side changes or Premium features:
Download a report from the Power BI service to Power BI DesktopThe report (visual layer) cannot be recovered without a PBIX backup only the model can be partially extracted and the report must be rebuilt.
Power BI may no longer be able to generate a downloadable PBIX, especially when service-side changes or Premium features are involved. I would recommend you to download your model with an external tool tile Tabular Editor and download the report pbip from OneLake Explorer. Then combine files in destop.
To avoid these kind of struggles I would prefer always keep working in desktop.
Hi Abhikadmawala,
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cengizhanarslan, Olufemi7 & tayloramy ,Thanks for your prompt responseThank you for your patience and look forward to hearing from you.
Best Regards,
Prashanth Are
MS Fabric community supportHi @Abhikadmawala,
We would like to confirm if our community members answer resolves your query or if you need further help. If you still have any questions or need more support, please feel free to let us know. We are happy to help you.
Thank you for your patience and look forward to hearing from you.
Best Regards,
Prashanth Are
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