What causes GENIE_SPACE_NOT_FOUND?

The Genie space was deleted in the Databricks UI and the application code still references the old space ID. The space ID was copied from a different workspace or environment. A Databricks App resource configuration references a Genie space that has not yet been created. The user or service principal does not have view access on the space, causing it to appear non-existent

How do I fix GENIE_SPACE_NOT_FOUND?

Step 1: In the Databricks workspace, navigate to AI/BI > Genie and confirm the space exists.. Step 2: If the space was deleted, recreate it and configure the data tables and trusted assets.. Step 3: Update the application code or Databricks App resource configuration with the correct space ID.. Step 4: Verify that the calling user or service principal has at least the CAN_VIEW permission on the Genie space.. Step 5: For production apps, manage Genie spaces as bundle resources in DABs to prevent accidental deletion.

Medium severityconfiguration

Power BI Refresh Error:
GENIE_SPACE_NOT_FOUND

What does this error mean?

An API call or Databricks App referenced an AI/BI Genie space by ID that does not exist or was deleted from the workspace.

Common causes

1The Genie space was deleted in the Databricks UI and the application code still references the old space ID
2The space ID was copied from a different workspace or environment
3A Databricks App resource configuration references a Genie space that has not yet been created
4The user or service principal does not have view access on the space, causing it to appear non-existent

How to fix it

1Step 1: In the Databricks workspace, navigate to AI/BI > Genie and confirm the space exists.
2Step 2: If the space was deleted, recreate it and configure the data tables and trusted assets.
3Step 3: Update the application code or Databricks App resource configuration with the correct space ID.
4Step 4: Verify that the calling user or service principal has at least the CAN_VIEW permission on the Genie space.
5Step 5: For production apps, manage Genie spaces as bundle resources in DABs to prevent accidental deletion.

Frequently asked questions

Can a Genie space be shared across workspaces?

No. A Genie space exists within a single workspace. To provide the same experience in another workspace, recreate the space there and point it at the same Unity Catalog tables (assuming the metastore is shared).

What data sources can a Genie space use?

Genie spaces work with Unity Catalog tables and views. The data must be registered in Unity Catalog; local or DBFS-based tables are not supported. Adding curated SQL examples and verified queries improves answer accuracy.