Relationships in data model does not work - breaks table visual

[mtomova]

Hi,

I have a pretty simple data model, which consists of 3 tables:

* property table

* measures table (one property can have multiple measures)

* installation works (one property can have multiple installation works)

When I try to create a table visual which is including data from all 3 tables I get the below message:

Not quite sure what the problem is in the data model.

I have tried having the data model with cross-filter direction = single, but that doesn't help.

Do I need some form of a 'bridge' table to link all 3 tables in order to show data in one visual?

What is the best approach here?

Thanks,

Maria

[Shahid12523]

The issue is because both child tables link to property_table, creating a many-to-many path

[Sergii24]

@mtomova, remove bi-directional relationships and it should work just fine 😉 Then filter only by property, because the remaining two are related to this dimensional table.

Good luck! 🙂

[mtomova]

Hi, I have tried that:

and it does not resolved the error. 

Thanks,

Maria

[Shahid12523]

Best practice: Keep star schema → use property_table as dimension, and show measures/installation separately.

If you need both in one row → create a bridge table (property_id, measure_id, task_id).

If you just need to show related fields → use DAX (LOOKUPVALUE / TREATAS).

[mtomova]

Hi, thank you, I thought that the 'bridge' table is the proper approach if we want to combine the data.
I have never done it before, but will give it a try and see how to relate the tables.

As for the LOOKUPVALUE, wouldn;t that throw an error, because I will return multiple match per property_id?

[v-sshirivolu · Accepted solution]

Hi @mtomova ,
I wanted to check if you have had an opportunity to try the bridge table approach.

[v-sshirivolu]

Hi @mtomova ,
I hope the above details help you fix the issue. If you still have any questions or need more help, feel free to reach out. We’re always here to support you

[mtomova]

Hi, it did, thanks for the help!