Compatibility level for tabular models
Applies to: 
SQL Server Analysis Services
Azure Analysis Services
Fabric/Power BI Premium
The compatibility level refers to release-specific behaviors in the Analysis Services engine. For example, DirectQuery and tabular object metadata have different implementations depending on the compatibility level. In-general, you should choose the latest compatibility level supported by your platform.
The latest supported compatibility level is 1600
Supported compatibility levels by version
| Compatibility level | Server version |
|---|---|
| 1600 | Power BI Premium, Azure Analysis Services, SQL Server 2022 |
| 1500 | Power BI Premium, Azure Analysis Services, SQL Server 2022, SQL Server 2019 |
| 1400 | Azure Analysis Services, SQL Server 2022, SQL Server 2019, SQL Server 2017 |
| 1200 | Azure Analysis Services, SQL Server 2022, SQL Server 2019, SQL Server 2017, SQL Server 2016 |
| 1103 | SQL Server 2017*, SQL Server 2016, SQL Server 2014, SQL Server 2012 SP1 |
| 1100 | SQL Server 2017*, SQL Server 2016, SQL Server 2014, SQL Server 2012 SP1, SQL Server 2012 |
* 1100 and 1103 compatibility levels are deprecated in SQL Server 2017.
Set compatibility level
When creating a new tabular model project in Visual Studio, you can specify the compatibility level on the Tabular model designer dialog.
If you select the Do not show this message again option, all subsequent projects will use the compatibility level you specified as the default. You can change the default compatibility level in SSDT in Tools > Options.
To upgrade a tabular model project in SSDT, set the Compatibility Level property in the model Properties window. Keep in-mind, upgrading the compatibility level is irreversible.
Check compatibility level for a tabular database in SSMS
In SSMS, right-click the database name > Properties > Compatibility Level.
Check supported compatibility level for a server in SSMS
In SSMS, right-click the server name> Properties > Supported Compatibility Level.
This property specifies the highest compatibility level of a database that will run on the server. The supported compatibility level is read-only cannot be changed.
See also
Compatibility Level of a multidimensional database
Create a new tabular model project