circular relationship

[powerbiexpert22]

how do we resolve circular relationship in data model?

[PijushRoy]

Hi @powerbiexpert22 

please share details about data model and images of the error

[powerbiexpert22]

it is genreral ask on how to approach the problem

[PijushRoy]

Hi @powerbiexpert22 
The three articles/videos below might help you understand and solve the circular dependency
https://www.sqlbi.com/articles/avoiding-circular-dependency-errors-in-dax/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFwspc_C5Xg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjYZPck6IkI

Let me know if that works for you

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[powerbiexpert22]

Hi @PijushRoy 

I am referring to circular relationship in model , not in DAX

[foodd · Accepted solution]

Hello @powerbiexpert22, @MattAllington provided the greatest guardrail when working as a modeler.  @PijushRoy continued the advice on your self learning journey asked, and I will share the folowing, and refer you to a Community Forum Post from 2020 in which  @d_gosbell a fantastic and  long time resource of the same vintage as @MattAllington and others who worked through a teaching example:  Solved: Circular relationship - Microsoft Fabric Community

Nikola llic from his personal blog post, summed it up like this:

Circular dependency is one of the most annoying things in Power BI data modeling process! Whenever you create two objects that are dependent on each other, you risk running into this issue. Sometimes, determining what is the root cause may be a straightforward task, but in certain scenarios, it is necessary to understand nuances of the DAX way of doing things.

<https://data-mozart.com/in-the-power-bi-whirlpool-understanding-circular-dependencies/>

Avoid Circular Relationships. They_are_annoying. The simplest solution is to prevent circular relationships from occurring in the first place. Design your data model carefully to avoid creating loops where tables reference each other directly or indirectly.  Thoughtful design and understanding your data relationships are key to resolving circular dependencies.

[MattAllington]

How do you think someone can help you with the information you have provided?  The simple answer is, don't create circular relationships. 🤷‍♂️