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cheid_4838
Helper IV
1 year agoExport Underlying Data is not exporting all columns
I have a matrix visual (below) that is summarizing purchase orders by driver manager. When I or anyone else goes to export underlying data within the workspace app all the fields show up, but the PO...
- 1 year ago
cheid_4838 Possbile reasons
: Column Is Hidden in the Data Model- If PO Amount is marked as hidden in the model (even if used in visuals), it won’t show up in the export.
- Fix: Open Power BI Desktop → Model view → Check if PO Amount is hidden. If so, unhide it.
2. Column Is a Measure, Not a Raw Field
- If PO Amount is a DAX measure rather than a column, it won’t appear in the “underlying data” export—only in “summarized data.”
- Fix: Use “Export summarized data” instead, or create a calculated column if appropriate.
3. Data Type Limitations
- Power BI sometimes excludes non-text columns from underlying data exports unless they’re directly used in the visual.
- Fix: Try converting PO Amount to text (if feasible) or ensure it’s explicitly referenced in the visual.
4. Many-to-Many Relationship Complexity
- Many-to-many relationships can cause ambiguous filter contexts, which may lead Power BI to exclude certain fields during export.
- Fix: Try simplifying the relationship or use DAX to clarify the context (e.g., TREATAS, USERELATIONSHIP).
5. Field Not Directly Used in the Visual
- Only fields used in the visual or directly related to it are included in the export.
- Fix: Add PO Amount to the matrix—even if hidden visually—to force inclusion.
Shahid12523
Community Champion
1 year agoPO Amount likely isn’t exporting because it’s a DAX measure, not a raw column. Power BI only exports fields directly used in the visual and skips calculated measures unless explicitly included. Also check if it’s hidden in the model, or affected by many-to-many relationships.
Fixes:
- Add PO Amount directly to the visual.
- Use a table visual to test export.
- Ensure it’s not hidden in the model.