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How to avoid circular reference, simple case
Hi,
I have a very simple scenario, 2 tables in relation between them that both have a date field.
I need to apply a date filter to both, but I can't connect them via a relationship, otherwise I get a circular dependency
How can I avoid that?
TIA
Hi Anonymous , Thank you for reaching out to the Microsoft Community Forum.
Create a separate Date table in your model. Make sure both tables have a proper date column for SalesAssignments, convert the period text (like JAN 2025) into an actual date, such as the first day of the month. You can do this in Power Query using basic date transformation steps.
Once both tables have valid date columns, go to the model view and create relationships from each of them to the Date table. Do not connect the two fact tables to each other. As long as both link to the Date table, the slicer will filter them correctly.
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remove the relationship between the taables in the bottom
you only need the 2 relationship starting from the the date table
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Hi Anonymous
You could merge the 2 tables on customer ID to avoid this issue. Is that an option for you?
Hi Anonymous , Thank you for reaching out to the Microsoft Community Forum.
Create a separate Date table in your model. Make sure both tables have a proper date column for SalesAssignments, convert the period text (like JAN 2025) into an actual date, such as the first day of the month. You can do this in Power Query using basic date transformation steps.
Once both tables have valid date columns, go to the model view and create relationships from each of them to the Date table. Do not connect the two fact tables to each other. As long as both link to the Date table, the slicer will filter them correctly.
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