Dataset Filter without using RLS Roles?

[pauljevans]

We're building a user report that includes user-specific metrics and KPIs.  As such we want to put a filter on the dataset and set it = USERPRINCIPALNAME() so each user only sees their own data.  We know that we can do that via RLS Roles, but since there is no use of the report outside of this filter we wanted to put the filter on the root table itself. 

Is there a way to set a filter outside of RLS Roles, specifically using USERPRINCIPALNAME()?  

[v-stephen-msft]

Hi @pauljevans ,

Could you tell me if your problem has been solved?
If it is, kindly Accept it as the solution. More people will benefit from it.
Or you are still confused about it, please provide me with more details about your problem.

Best Regards,
Stephen Tao

[v-stephen-msft]

Hi @pauljevans ,

I still recommend you to use RLS. It is not troublesome for him not to use it, don't be afraid.

You can refer to the article which tells you what Do You Need to Implement Dynamic Row-Level Security in Power BI.

Also this website is a collection of articles about rls.

Best Regards,

Stephen Tao

If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

[parry2k]

@pauljevans if you are using DQ and then you can take advantage of dynamic parameter but with import, you have to do the full load and then RLS as you mentioned above.

Dynamic M query parameters in Power BI Desktop (preview) - Power BI | Microsoft Docs

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