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Hi All,
I have a power bi report that is pulling data via SQL server (direct query) and is working fine when used in the Power BI app. When I view this report on Power BI desktop all visuals work apart from one and I receive the below error;
"The query result is too large. Consider removing unused columns, adding visual filters, or reducing the number of string type columns."
My data set is not particularly large and I do not want to do any of the above-mentioned steps, I also find it weird all other visuals are working just fine and are coming from the same data set.
Any ideas on how to resolve this?
Many thanks,
E
Hi @Anonymous ,
Check the similar thread below:
https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Service/The-query-result-is-too-large/td-p/618659
@Anonymous , can use sql server profiler and check the query.
refer
https://radacad.com/directquery-connection-in-power-bi-how-does-it-work-limitations-and-advantages
try query reduction