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solvisig
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4 years ago
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Unable to replace report in service with same name

I have report in a workspace and these are the steps I take:

1. Download report

2. Change datasource (PowerBI dataset)

3. publish report

4. power bi does not offer me to replace the previous report with exactly the same name

5. End up with 2 reports with same name...

 

When I perform the exact same steps but do not change datasource - I am offered to replace the old report.

 

Any ideas?

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  • solvisig's avatar
    solvisig
    2 years ago

    I ended up changing the datasource using tabular editor 🙂

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  • v-yalanwu-msft's avatar
    v-yalanwu-msft
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    4 years ago

    Hi, solvisig ,

    Check that the accounts on the Power BI Desktop and service are the same, and that the names of the published workspaces and pbix are exactly the same. I tested it and it was possible to replace old data sets and reports.


    Best Regards,
    Community Support Team _ Yalan Wu
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  • v-yalanwu-msft's avatar
    v-yalanwu-msft
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    4 years ago

    Hi, solvisig ,

    Is your problem solved? If so, kindly mark the proper reply as a solution to help others having the similar issue and close the case. If not, let me know and I'll try to help you further.


    Best Regards,
    Community Support Team _ Yalan Wu
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    • solvisig's avatar
      solvisig
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      4 years ago

      Its not solved. Still unable to update the report even though I have same user logged in on PBI Desktop and service and the file name is exactly the same. Must be a bug because I end up with 2 reports with the same name in the workspace. 
      The report is based on power bi dataset and the only thing I do is change the underlying dataset on the report and publish again...

      • solvisig's avatar
        solvisig
        Icon for Advocate III rankAdvocate III
        4 years ago

        I´m able to replicate this bug by creating 2 datasets in workspace a:


        I then open power bi desktop and create new report. Select datahub > Power BI dataset and select dataset1 for the report> publish the report to my workspace > download the pbix file > open the report > select transform data > datasource settings> change datasource to dataset2 > save the report and publish to my workspace end this is the end resault:

         

         

  • mariussve1's avatar
    mariussve1
    Icon for Solution Sage rankSolution Sage
    4 years ago

    I think this is by design. Works same for my tenant as well.

     

    If you want to have a dev, test and prod model / report, I would look into if pipelines can solve your demands 🙂

     

    Br

    Marius

  • huguestremblay's avatar
    huguestremblay
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    2 years ago

    Hello,

    I realize this is an old post but I am currently facing the exact same issue and would love to figure out how I can replance the original repot instead of getting a second version of the report with the exact same name in my workspace.  Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

    Hugues.

    • solvisig's avatar
      solvisig
      Icon for Advocate III rankAdvocate III
      2 years ago

      I ended up changing the datasource using tabular editor 🙂