can i create a semantic model without a report or dashboard?

[db042190]

Hi , as i see uses for semantic models, i wonder if i can create one for no other reason than pivoting in excel and maybe future use by pbi reports.   I dont know of a way without authoring a report in the desktop. 

[v-dineshya]

Hi @db042190 ,

Thank you for reaching out to the Microsoft Community Forum.

Hi @GilbertQ  and @lbendlin , Thank you for the prompt responses.

Hi @db042190 , could you please try the proposed solutions shared by  @GilbertQ  and @lbendlin ? Let us know if you’re still facing the same issue we’ll be happy to assist you further.

Regards,

Dinesh

[v-dineshya]

Hi @db042190 ,

We haven’t heard from you on the last response and was just checking back to see if you have a resolution yet. And, if you have any further query do let us know.

Regards,

Dinesh

[GilbertQ]

Hi @db042190 

Here is a link showing you how to create a semantic model in the Power BI service Edit semantic models in the Power BI service - Power BI | Microsoft Learn 

[lbendlin · Accepted solution]

Yes, you can create semantic models directly in the service. Or you can upload a PBIX and delete the report.