Field Parameter Slicer Not Updating Matrix Visual After July 2025 Update

[RaghavendraV]

I'm encountering the following issue when using Field Parameters with a Matrix visual in Power BI Desktop and Service:

The Matrix visual does not update when selecting a different value from the Field Parameter slicer. The slicer reflects the new selection, but the matrix remains unchanged, showing the previously selected field.

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Context:

• I'm using the Field Parameter feature in Power BI Desktop (July 2025 version).

• I created a Field Parameter with five fields and used it in a Matrix visual's column field.

• The same Field Parameter is also used as a slicer to allow users to toggle fields dynamically.

• The report is published to Power BI Service, where the same issue persists.

• This functionality worked correctly before the July 2025 update.

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Troubleshooting so far:

• Recreated the Field Parameter and visuals from scratch.

• Tested in a new PBIX file with sample data.

• Checked slicer interactions and matrix field settings.

• Ensured no RLS or conflicting filters are affecting the visuals.

• Tried in both Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service — same issue.

• Cleared cache and reinstalled Power BI Desktop.

• Verified that this is not an issue with the dataset or relationships.

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Any insights or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance,
Raghavendra

[CourtneyNguyen]

@RaghavendraV I'm having this issue as well, and no solution (as everyone mentioned), but I do have a workaround that has allowed me to still use my matrix as intended. It's a bit clunky, but beats me having to refresh the entire report to default settings every time I want to switch dimensions.

When the matrix breaks and freezes, I re-select the dimension that it froze on and expand one of the rows. This allows me to switch the dimension and then I right-click on the matrix and collapse all fields.

Here you'll see my matrix broke when I tried to switch from Month to Media Channel (we should be able to expand these rows):

I went back and selected the Month dimension and the view is displaying as expected, with the options to expand:

Then I expand one of the rows and I am then able to switch to another dimension and get the view to update correctly. From there, I can just right-click on the matrix to collapse all fields. This seems to only break when I select a dimension that is also included as a row in my matrix. 

[RaghavendraV]

@v-mdharahman Thank you for following up

Unfortunately, I haven't been able to resolve the issue yet I did attempt to raise a support ticket with Microsoft Fabric Support but I was not able to complete the process successfully

I appreciate your support and any further assistance or guidance you can provide

Thank you again

[v-mdharahman]

Hi @RaghavendraV,

Thank you for getting back to me. I understand the frustration when the support ticket process doesn’t go through successfully. Let’s try direct support link, try raising a ticket again using this direct link
"Microsoft Fabric Support and Status | Microsoft Fabric" or if your organization has a Power BI admin, they can raise a support request through the Admin Portal in the Power BI Service.

Best Regards,

Hammad.

[Ayush1001]

@RaghavendraVI'm also facing the same issue with Field Parameters not refreshing visuals in the July 2025 update and there is no fix as of now and my report is also broken because of this issue.

@GrowthNatives Thanks a lot for sharing the workaround suggestions but none of them is working out.  I have downgraded to June 2025 version. Its is working fine for me but since i have publish the report in power bi service also the functionality is broken there and not be able to work.

@v-mdharahman Thanks for the help 

This bug is impacting a critical report, and end users are currently unable to view the data properly as the matrix visuals don’t update with the slicer selection anymore.

Can anyone confirm if this regression has already been reported to Microsoft? If not, is there an official channel or link where we can raise this issue directly? Any confirmation on whether Microsoft is aware of and planning to fix this in an upcoming patch would really help — right now, this is a blocker for our reporting.

[v-mdharahman]

Hi @Ayush1001,

As you mentioned you are facing the same issue with Field Parameters not refreshing visuals, you can reach out to Microsoft Support by raising a ticket with Microsoft Support.

Please refer below link on how to raise a contact support or support ticket.
How to create a Fabric and Power BI Support ticket - Power BI | Microsoft Learn

Best Regards,

Hammad.

[v-mdharahman]

@RaghavendraV,

I wanted to follow up on our previous conversation. Has your issue been resolved or were you able to raise a support ticket with Microsoft Fabric Support?

Your feedback would be greatly appreciated, as it can help us better understand and address similar issues in the community.

Thank you.

[v-mdharahman]

Hi @RaghavendraV,

Thanks for reaching out to the Microsoft fabric community forum.

It looks like after updating to Power BI Desktop July 2025, Matrix (and Table) visuals stop updating when you switch the selection on a Field Parameter slicer. The slicer shows the new selection correctly, but the matrix keeps showing the previously selected field. As @GrowthNatives has already responded to your query, kindly go through the response and check if your issue can be solved.

I would also take a moment to thank @GrowthNatives, for actively participating in the community forum and for the solutions you’ve been sharing in the community forum. Your contributions make a real difference.

If I misunderstand your needs or you still have problems on it, please feel free to let us know.  

Best Regards,
Hammad.

[v-mdharahman]

Hi @RaghavendraV,

As we haven’t heard back from you, so just following up to our previous message. I'd like to confirm if you've successfully resolved this issue or if you need further help.

If yes, you are welcome to share your workaround so that other users can benefit as well.  And if you're still looking for guidance, feel free to give us an update, we’re here for you.

Best Regards,

Hammad.

[GrowthNatives]

Hi @RaghavendraV,

You're not alone — this is a known regression in the July 2025 Power BI update, where Field Parameters no longer refresh Matrix or Table visuals when used as slicers. You've done all the right troubleshooting — this appears to be an issue with the rendering logic post-update.

Root Cause
In the July 2025 version, the Matrix visual doesn’t re-evaluate axis bindings when the field parameter slicer changes — even though the slicer visibly updates. This worked fine in prior versions.

 Workarounds (Until Microsoft Releases a Fix)

1. Roll Back to June 2025 (Optional)
   If it's blocking critical reports, consider temporarily reverting to the June 2025 Power BI Desktop version, where this worked as expected.
2. Force Visual Refresh with a Dummy Measure
   Add a DAX measure that references the field parameter and place it in the Matrix (can be hidden):

   Force Refresh = 
   SWITCH(
   SELECTEDVALUE('Field Parameter Table'[Fields]),
   "Sales", 1,
   "Profit", 2,
   "Quantity", 3,
   "Region", 4,
   "Category", 5,
   0
   )

3. Use a Card or KPI Visual as a Trigger

   SELECTEDVALUE('Field Parameter Table'[Fields])

   Then hide it by setting its transparency to 100% or sending it to the back. This often forces the slicer to propagate changes properly.
   
   

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