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Where Is a Power BI Report Stored After SharePoint Online Integration?
Question details
The user needs to know the exact storage location of a Power BI report published via SharePoint Online integration, and how to access the underlying PBIX file or dataset for further configuration.
- Product
- Power BI / SharePoint Online
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Locating and managing embedded Power BI reports and their underlying PBIX files after integrating them into a SharePoint Online environment.
- Observed behavior
- The user is unable to locate the source PBIX file or workspace data directly within the SharePoint interface to make configuration changes.
Ensure you have the appropriate workspace permissions in the Power BI Service, as viewing or modifying underlying datasets requires contributor or admin access.
Locate the Report and PBIX File via Power BI Service Workspaces
Use the Power BI Service to find the original workspace where the dataset and report reside, as SharePoint only embeds the report rather than storing the actual files.
When you use the Power BI web part in SharePoint Online, SharePoint does not store the actual PBIX file. Instead, it securely embeds the report frame. The original PBIX file, underlying dataset, and report configurations remain safely stored within the Power BI Service workspace where they were initially published.
Open your web browser, navigate to app.powerbi.com, and log in using your Microsoft 365 credentials.
Click on 'Workspaces' in the left-hand navigation pane, then select the specific workspace where the report was published prior to SharePoint integration.
Locate your report in the list. To modify data configurations, click on the 'Dataset' associated with the report. To access the PBIX file, click the 'File' menu inside the report view and select 'Download this file'.
Consult the Official Power BI Community
For complex configurations or specific tenant-level permission issues regarding SharePoint integration, reach out to Power BI experts in the official forums.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I store the actual PBIX file directly in a SharePoint document library?
Yes, you can upload a PBIX file directly to a SharePoint Online document library, and Power BI Service can connect to it. However, the SharePoint integration web part still requires the report to be actively published to a Power BI workspace to render properly.
Why can't I download the PBIX file from my Power BI workspace?
The download option may be disabled by your Power BI tenant administrator. Additionally, if the report was created directly within the Power BI Service rather than being uploaded from Power BI Desktop, the PBIX file download option will not be available.
Does embedding a Power BI report in SharePoint change its security permissions?
No. The embedded report strictly retains the security, row-level security (RLS), and access permissions configured in the Power BI Service. Users viewing the SharePoint page must still have a valid Power BI license and explicit permission to view the report.
