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Hi,
I'm trying to set up some basic tables and visuals in Power BI Desktop, connecting to a SQL Server (2016) database using Direct Query. I have no issues accessing the data, setting up the data model, and updating etc., but whenever I try to add date filters to the calendar dimension I get the error posted below. When I switch to Import Mode it works fine, so I guess it has something to do with how PBI queries the data from the source.
Does anyone know how to resolve this issue?
Hi @Anonymous ,
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Hi, thanks for your reply.
The data type is already set to date. I'm querying both dimensions and facts. I'm trying to filter a fact table, using a date dimension if that's of any help.
Hi @Anonymous ,
You could refer to this resolved case which is similar to yours.
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