How do metrics, dimensions, or report types in the API become deprecated?
Each integration constantly makes updates to its metrics and dimensions lists. With each update, they might add a handful of new metrics or dimensions that become available, but consequently, they might have to get rid of some metrics or dimensions from their older API versions. Once they are removed from the API, there is no data that can be shown in the widgets.
What is "Integration"?
An integration can be Google Ads, Google Analytics 4, Facebook Ads etc. In the platform, these are also known as "Channels"
Why do they become deprecated?
The Integration decided that the metric/dimension/report type is not beneficial to their users;
The Integration noticed that the metric/dimension/report type does not return accurate data;
The Integration wishes to improve the speed and stability of its API;
The integration added a new similar metric/dimension/report type as a replacement;
The Integration can no longer retrieve the metric/dimension/report type based on updated privacy regulations.
How can I update my reports to make sure there are no deprecated metrics/dimensions or report types?
You happened to notice a similar error in any of your widgets:
When opening the widget settings, you will see the following sign indicating that the widget is using a deprecated metric/dimension/report type:
Look for a new updated metric/dimension/report type or a different metric/dimension/report type that can act as a replacement:
Check your reports and templates in case any of them are using the deprecated metrics/dimensions/report types;
Save the updated version of the reports or templates.