List lineage of a report element

This endpoint retrieves the lineage and dependencies of a specific report element. It provides a detailed view of how data is interconnected within a report, which can be critical for understanding data sources and dependencies.

Usage notes

• reportId: The UUID of the report containing the element. Retrieve the reportId by calling the /v2/reports endpoint.
• elementId: The UUID of the element within the report whose lineage is being queried. Retrieve the elementId by first calling the /v2/reports/{reportId}/pages endpoint, then calling the /v2/reports/{reportId}/pages/{pageId}/elements endpoint.
• The element that you request must be a data element, such as a table, pivot table, or visualization. Requesting a UI or control element returns an error.

Usage scenarios

• Data governance: Allows data managers to track how information is used and propagated through different report elements.
• Debugging and optimization: Helps in identifying and resolving issues in data processing or in the structure of report setups.
• Data source management: Identify the data sources in use in a specific report.

Best practices

• Use this endpoint to regularly audit report structures, ensuring that all data connections and transformations are correct and optimized.
• Integrate this information into documentation or data dictionaries to enhance transparency and understanding across teams.