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Usage Metric Semantic Model
Hi dogt1225,
The steps you mentioned for creating the Usage Metrics Report are absolutely correct and required. But clicking on Viewing Usage Metrics Report merely creates a report while utilizing any existing Usage Metrics Model in the workspace, that you mentioned is outdated and not refreshing.
Hence, the underlying Usage Metrics Report Model needs to be deleted first, then we would be able to reset and force a new updated usage metrics dataset that refreshes correctly.
To delete the Usage Metrics Model, you can make you use of Power BI Datasets - Delete Dataset In Group API which would help in deleting the dataset by specifying the workspace ID and dataset ID.
I would have mentioned the detailed steps here, but I found a blog that goes through this process in detail, explaining everything step by step - https://dadataguy.medium.com/a-step-by-step-guide-to-resetting-your-power-bi-usage-metrics-dataset-9b01e787e47
I also followed the same steps to reset the metrics model in my workspace and get it working. Let me know if it works for you!
Hi,
Since the Fabric issue that occurred in France in August 2025, all usage metrics semantic models have been disconnected from their data sources. Currently, Microsoft no longer allows updating the settings of these models.
The only way to resolve this is to delete the existing usage metrics report and create a new one manually.
To delete it:
- Go to the workspace settings.
- Open the Storage tab.
- Click the trash icon next to the usage metrics report to remove it.
Then, manually create a new usage metrics report. The semantic model will be automatically generated and correctly connected.