PowerBi Desktop: Can I use SAML to SSO from Power BI to SAP HANA?

[hardeep325]

I think following SAML setup link is for cloud based PowerBI apps and not valid for powerBI Desktop:

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/service-gateway-sso-saml

I completed SAML setup on SAP HANA using ADFS as identity provider. When I am trying to connect from PowerBI Desktop using windows credentials, it's failing. HANA traces shows that it's using Kerberos method when tryng to use windows credentials from powerBI Desktop. I have not setup gateway for desktop because that's meant for cloud based PowerBi apps (correct me if i am wrong). Could someone please confirm if PowerBI desktop supports SAML for SSO?

Thanks,

[v-lili6-msft]

HI, @hardeep325 

According to my knowledge, I'm afraid it couldn't achieve in Power BI desktop for now.

If you still have problem, I would suggest you create a support ticket to get dedicated support. 

Best Regards,

Lin