unable to create a new compute cluster in Azure databricks.

Question

I want to create a new compute cluster in Azure databricks. But when i click on the compute button it is taking me to the Sql Warehouses page. Can anyone help resolve this?? This account already has all the required permissions and users with required roles. This worked fine for my previous workspaces but not working for any new workspace after 24th april, 2026.

Answer 1

Hi Maxx,

Thank you for reaching out, and I understand how this behavior can be confusing—especially since it worked in your earlier workspaces.

From what you’ve described and shared in the screenshot, the issue is not related to a platform bug but is most likely due to workspace configuration or missing permissions for cluster creation in the new workspace.

In Azure Databricks, the Compute section can show different options depending on your permissions and workspace setup. If you are being redirected only to SQL Warehouses, it typically means that classic compute (clusters) is currently not enabled for your user.

As per Microsoft guidance, creating clusters depends on:

• User entitlements (permissions)
• Assigned compute policies

If these are not configured, the UI may only display SQL warehouse options instead of cluster creation

Additionally, Microsoft documentation confirms that Databricks provides multiple compute types (serverless, classic clusters, SQL warehouses), and access to these depends on workspace setup and permissions

Please check with your Databricks Workspace Admin and request one of the following:

Option 1: Enable cluster creation entitlement

• Ask the admin to enable: “Allow unrestricted cluster creation” for your user/group

Option 2: Assign a compute policy (recommended approach)

• The admin should assign you access to a policy (for example, Personal Compute)
• After that, go to Compute → Create compute, where you should be able to select the policy and create a cluster

If no policy or entitlement is assigned, the system will continue showing only SQL Warehouses.

After these changes:

• The Compute page will display “Create compute”

You will be able to create all-purpose or job clusters as expected

Since this started happening only in new workspaces after April 24, it is very likely due to default configuration changes (especially with serverless/managed compute features) combined with missing policy or entitlement assignment.

If you still face the issue after these changes, please feel free to share a screenshot of the Admin → User entitlements / Compute policies, and I’ll be happy to assist further.

Microsoft reference links:

• Azure Databricks Compute overview
• Configure compute (cluster creation & policies)

Answer 2

In the cluster creation page any option for this sql warehouse page. please check.

please share your compute system screenshot to under more.

Answer 3

Creating a classic all-purpose compute resource (cluster) depends on entitlements and policies in the workspace.

If clicking Compute always lands on the SQL Warehouses page and there is no option to create other compute types, the account likely does not have the Unrestricted cluster creation entitlement or any non-SQL compute policies assigned.

To resolve this, a workspace admin must:

1. Verify entitlements:
   • Ensure the user has either:
     • Unrestricted cluster creation entitlement, which allows creating any compute type, or
     • Access to at least one compute policy (for example, Personal Compute).
2. If using policies only (no unrestricted entitlement):
   • Assign a compute policy to the user or group.
   • Then, in the workspace, go to Compute → Create compute and select the policy from the Policy drop-down to create an all-purpose compute resource.

Once the correct entitlement or policy is in place, the Compute page will allow creating classic compute (clusters) instead of only SQL warehouses.

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References:

• Classic compute overview
• Compute configuration reference
• Compute creation cheat sheet