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powerbiexpert22
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1 year agoreasons for not implementing report level KPIs inside database
what could be the reasons for not implementing KPIs business logic in database and implementing their business logic only in Power BI , one such example is we cannot implement aggregated measures suc...
- 1 year ago
Why KPIs are often built in Power BI, not in the database:
- Dynamic slicing: Power BI measures adapt to any filter or dimension; SQL needs fixed GROUP BY.
- Interactivity: KPIs respond to slicers, drill-throughs, bookmarks—SQL can’t.
- Performance: Power BI caches data; SQL recalculates every time.
- Time intelligence: DAX handles YTD, rolling averages, fiscal calendars better than SQL.
- Governance: Easier versioning and control in Power BI than altering DB logic.
v-sdhruv
Community Support
1 year agoHi powerbiexpert22 ,
Just wanted to check if you got a chance to review the suggestions provided and whether that helped you resolve your query?
Thank You