Username() not giving any value in Power BI Desktop/Service

[Anonymous]

Hi All,

I am very new to Power BI and trying to understand how RLS works. In the process, as a first step I am trying to get the username() value in the report, but it does not bring any value.

I created a measure and used it as below:

Can someone please help me out as to why it is showing blank.

Thanks

Poojitha

[AndreyLitovc]

was anyone able to resolve this? encountered the same issue and no other method works

[v-eachen-msft]

Hi @Anonymous ,

Which type of account are you logged into Windows? Is it a guest account?

[wzkoral]

Try to use
https://dax.guide/userprincipalname/

I make RLS with this and works fine

https://radacad.com/dynamic-row-level-security-with-power-bi-made-simple

[Anonymous]

I followed the same steps but I still dont see any value.

[wzkoral · Accepted solution]

HI

Both funcion username and userpricipalname works when you place them in Table or card
If u just drag them to raport dosnt work (default is chart )

Desktop

Serwice

[Anonymous]

From memory its because you are in the Power BI desktop and you aren't connected by a username.  Try publishing your report into your "My Workspace" and testing this again.  You'll likely find it will work there.

[Anonymous]

I published to Service and I still cannot see the username field.