[PS2013] Can't edit report's data sources

Hi!
When I upload a report to the PWA, I usually click on the 3 dots and open the menu for that report. I remember that there used to be an option to edit data sources, but I can't see that option anymore, like in the picture below. Any ideas on why did I stopped
having that option?

What kind of report is it? Excel, SSRS, word, PDF?
It sounds like an SSRS connection string and if that is the case make sure the library has define the content types for SSRS.
Cheers!
Michael Wharton, MVP, MBA, PMP, MCT, MCTS, MCSD, MCSE+I, MCDBA
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