Tabular Editor cannot edit my semantic models any more in Power BI Desktop

[gloriagajdacsi]

Hi Team, since yesterday (16/09/2025) I cannot use my usual workcycle to edit my semantic models with Tabular Editor 2.20.0 from Power BI Desktop. 

- Could it been occured due to the latest refresh? 
I still can edit via PBI Desktop, but it is just a legthy process i don't have the time to. 
Saving the files into PBIP and edit via VS is also an option, but also, a much longer process for me.
- Is there any parameter I might miss to switch on/off on my .pbix file maybe?
Many thanks in advance for any help. 

[Thomaslleblanc]

I do not think Tabular Editor 2.2 (free version) supports pbip structure. 3.x (paid) does.

https://docs.tabulareditor.com/te3/desktop-limitations.html?tabs=postjune2023

[gloriagajdacsi]

it does. I can use it with no further problem after allowing the unsupported Power BI features. 

[Thomaslleblanc]

There was a new version of TE 2.x released this week.

[v-prasare]

Hi @gloriagajdacsi,
We would like to confirm if our community members answer resolves your query or if you need further help. If you still have any questions or need more support, please feel free to let us know. We are happy to help you.

@Thomaslleblanc ,Thanks for your prompt response

Thank you for your patience and look forward to hearing from you.
Best Regards,
Prashanth Are
MS Fabric community support

[maxbarj · Accepted solution]

I have faced the same issue last week.

Fixed it by enabling this feature:

[gloriagajdacsi]

Thanks very much Max. This is exactly TE team suggested to me to do, too.