Error: Missing Google Business Profile Scopes

Error: Missing Google Business Profile Scopes

When creating a report using your Google Business Profile account in Power My Analytics, you may encounter an error message stating "Missing Google Business Profile Scopes." This guide will help you understand the cause of this error and provide step-by-step instructions to resolve it.

Error

"Missing Google Business Profile Scopes"
  • Data source affected: Google Business Profile
  • Occurs: When attempting to create a report using a Google Business Profile account as a data source

Cause

This error occurs due to insufficient Google Business Profile permissions granted to Power My Analytics when connecting to your Google account. To resolve this issue, you'll need to disconnect and reconnect your Google account with the correct permissions.

Solution

  1. Disconnect your Google account:
    Disconnecting and reconnecting a source will not impact any existing reports in Power My Analytics.
    • Navigate to your Power My Analytics hub
    • Click on Sources in the left navigation panel
    • Locate the Google account you wish to remove and click the red icon next to it



    • Confirm the disconnection when prompted



  2. Reconnect to Google with the correct permissions:
    • In your Power My Analytics hub, click on Sources in the left navigation panel
    • Click on + New Data Source



    • Select Google from the available options



    • When the popup appears, choose your Google account



    • Enable the following permissions:



      • See, edit, create and delete your Google business listings
    • Click Continue to proceed



  3. Verify the connection:
    • After authorizing with the correct permissions, attempt to load your report again. The error should now be resolved.
Power My Analytics' connector will never edit, create, or delete anything in your Google Business Profile account. Google does not provide a read-only option for permissions.


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