dataset connection
10 TopicsComposite model view access
Hi, I know there have been a lot of posts on this issue but I can't anything beyond the steps I've already taken for my specific scenario. We have a published custom calendar dataset (1), a published CRM dataset (2) and a published internal sales system dataset (3) The custom calendar dataset (1) is linked to the CRM dataset (2) to create a new dataset (4) That new dataset (4) is combined with the internal sales system dataset (3) and some measures are created in a final composite model (5) That final composite model (5) is used to create a report. That works fine in the desktop app and fine for me to view on the service. All the datasets are published to the same workspace. But another user gets the message that the visualisation can't be displayed as they don't have access to the underlying dataset. It gives them an option to request build permissions on the dataset. The user has read, reshare and build permissions for all 5 datasets (with read and reshare permissions for the actual report) Anyone have any idea what could be the issue?1.6KViews0likes5CommentsBest Option for Power BI Data Repository
The current Finance role that I am in involves standardizing reports for a wide audience to use. I have developed multiple Power BI reports that others are using, and I want to have a data repository for all current and future Power BI reports. The current location of my data is on my personal computer, but I want the data to be available for other analysts to grab when they want to develop their own Power BI reports/analysis. Unfortunately, I cannot connect directly to SAP HANA (IT will now allow it) but instead have to query the data out of SAP HANA using Analysis for Microsoft Excel and connect to flat files/workbooks that hold the data. I am currently trying to decide on the best location to house the data for the Power BI reports, and I am currently looking into using SharePoint, SQL database, a shared server, or Azure. I think Azure is the least likely option due to cost and the required involvement of IT, but I still want to include it as an option, nonetheless. Is there someone that can give the pros and cons of each (to use as a data repository) for the organization’s Power BI reports? I have never used SQL or Azure as a data connection in Power BI, so any information would be helpful. It is just me that will be maintaining this data repository, so I am trying to keep it simple but efficient. Ideally, I would not be adding a week’s working hours as a database administrator on top of my current role. Below are what I have so far as my options: SharePoint- This is the option I am leaning towards mostly as of now. Pros -It would not require an on-premises data connection for Power BI Service. -Can use a macro to refresh the queries held in each excel workbook that would be held on SharePoint and then refresh the reports in Power BI Service -The team I work for manages the SharePoint site for the organization -It would not require additional cost unless we start to get close to the storage capacity of our SP site Cons -Takes a long time to bring data into Power BI Desktop and slower refresh connecting to an online data source -Can potentially be a lot of excel workbooks and folders SQL database Pros -Can use Select statements within Power BI reports to gather only the data I would need instead of pulling in an entire dataset (Not a huge benefit I think but a benefit, regardless) -Additional capabilities in Power BI because of connection to database? (Direct Query?) -Can create relationships between datasets (Not sure if I would use/need this feature) Cons -Would have to use an on-premises data connection for Power BI Service. Would maybe require a virtual machine to run scheduled refreshes. -Would require the skill and time to manage the database Shared Server Pros -Would be faster than using SharePoint (Online data repository) Cons -Would have to use an on-premises data connection for Power BI Service. Would maybe require a virtual machine to run scheduled refreshes. Azure- Do not know too much about this option. Pros -Can handle a lot of data (More than a SQL db I believe) -Additional capabilities with Power BI? -Would I need an on-premises data connection in Power BI Service for this, since the data is housed in the cloud? Cons -Most complex solution -Costly -Would most likely require assistance of ITSolved13KViews0likes13CommentsCan't connect to Data Source (the source is a dataset on Power BI Service)
Hello! I have the following situation: I have an uploaded dataset on Power BI Service, which I use for my report. I create the report in Power BI Desktop, using the connection to this dataset, everything works fine. Then I uploade that report to Power BI Report Server. But when I open the report on Report Server, I see the error: This is my string connection on Data Source tab, the string was created automatically by Power BI Report Server. I've tried to test connection with the same credentials I use for Power BI Service, but the connection failed also: Could you please tell what could be the problem? The credetials are correct. Is it possible that the string generated by Report Server is wrong? Does Report Server support datasets from Power BI Service? (PS. I have Power BI Service PRO license).Solved3.1KViews0likes2CommentsMy dashboard frozen / not updating live streaming data
Hello Experts, I'm new to PowerBI , I have a strange behaviour with my dashoard . I am showing the live streaming of the data using dataset and REST calls. Now values were getting updated every one second , then I shared my dashboard in the Microsoft Teams via a link , then onwards I have a problem , KPI values that I have shared in the dashboard are frozen / hardly updating values . I tried to see all the optimization no info are avaiable , and i'm not an expert of tool PLease help707Views0likes1Comment"Query execution failed for dataset" on a paginated report
I have a paginated report users run directly on our Power BI Report Server 2017. It contains 10 datasets that access different cubes in our SSAS MD database. If one of the cubes is unavailable when the report is run by users they get an error of "Query execution failed for dataset ____" and the report does not show. Not a friendly message. Is there a way to elegantly handle this error and inform the user that there is an issue with the data source? Thanks3.9KViews0likes6CommentsCan I use PBI Service dataset for PBI Report Server?
Hi, So I have model in PBI which I use for multiple reports and I always connect to PBI Service dataset and create new report for PBI Service. *The dataset uses cloud and on-premise data via PBI Gateway. Can I use this dataset for PBI Report Server? Open PBI for Report server, select dataset from PBI Service, create report, upload report to PBI Report Server. I tried it and I am getting an error: We couldn't connect to the Analysis Services server. Make sure you've entered the connection string correctly. Thanks. K.784Views0likes2Commentsdata source credentions for shared datasets
Hi All, I have been using shared datasets for users to use and create reports. This all works well. See link: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/report-server/access-dataset-odata I am also able to publish these reports onto the report server but I am unable to set a username and password that works. I have tried Anonymous, Basic and Windows Authentication and all fail. Is there a linked server I need to do or something else. Without this I can not set a scheduled refresh. Any assistance would be appreciated.557Views0likes0CommentsGranting Access to All workspace users to Refresh the dataset
Hi, I have made a dashboard in power Bi desktop which gets data from two sources. The first source is an excel file saved in the local drive and the other source is salesforce. I have then published the dashboard to the power Bi service and i can refresh the dataset because of the on-premises personal gateway i have established. However, i would want everyone that has access to the workspace be able to refresh the dataset. Can you please explain to me how this can be done. Thank you.597Views0likes0Commentsdataset connect to onedrive excel
My dataset was created from PowerBI web and connect to excel on onedrive. If the excel was updated by overwrite, the dataset refreshed well. These days I deleted the file first and put a new one with the same name in the same folder, but the dataset connection seems missed. I could not access Query Editor from PowerBI web and also unable access the dataset and update connection through PowerBI desktop. How could I re-connect the file or if I would like to connect to another file, how could I do?1KViews0likes2Comments