Retiring Power BI “Visualize the List” and “Visualize the Library” Features in SharePoint Online [MC1156359]

Message ID: MC1156359

Introduction

To streamline reporting experiences and focus development efforts on modern integration paths, we’re retiring the legacy Power BI integration within SharePoint lists and libraries. This change supports improved performance and flexibility through supported alternatives like Export to Power BI and Power BI Desktop connections.

When this will happen:

• Retirement begins mid-November and ends mid-December 2025.

How this affects your organization:

• Who is affected: Organizations currently using the Visualize the List or Visualize the Library feature in SharePoint Online.
• What will happen:
  • Users will no longer be able to create new reports directly from SharePoint lists or libraries using the legacy integration.
  • Previously published reports created using this integration will no longer be accessible.
  • The Export to Power BI feature and Power BI Desktop connectivity remain supported and unchanged.

What you can do to prepare:

• No admin action is required. However, we recommend the following steps:
• Notify users who rely on the Visualize the List or Visualize the Library feature.
• Update internal documentation to reflect the retirement and guide users to supported alternatives.
• Share these resources with users:
  • Export to Power BI from SharePoint list
    
  • Create a report on a SharePoint list in Power BI Desktop 
    
  • Learn more: Deprecation of Power BI Integration within SharePoint Lists and Libraries | Microsoft Power BI Blog | Microsoft Power BI

Compliance considerations:

No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.

Source: Microsoft

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