diff --git a/solutions/observability/observability-ai-assistant.md b/solutions/observability/observability-ai-assistant.md
index 1e6449332d..b5eaefab05 100644
--- a/solutions/observability/observability-ai-assistant.md
+++ b/solutions/observability/observability-ai-assistant.md
@@ -335,6 +335,11 @@ Main functions:
 `kibana`
 :   Call {{kib}} APIs on your behalf.
 
+::::::{important}
+:applies_to: self:
+For self‑managed deployments, you must configure [`server.publicBaseUrl`](kibana://reference/configuration-reference/general-settings.md#server-publicbaseurl) in your `kibana.yml` to use the `kibana` function.
+::::::
+
 `query`
 :   Generate, execute, and visualize queries based on your request.