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danman71
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source column dropped will that break data model in the report

I'm trying to find out what happens if by accident a column is dropped from a source(ie sql server table). I assume the Power BI report will break? As a best practice is it better to use a custom query and select only the columns you need in your model over a direct import? I would think this is the case, to minimize size.

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amitchandak
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@danman71 , if that column is used in some power query step, DAX column, or measure then it will break a few things.

Best way to remove is: Select all the columns you need and use remove other columns

 

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amitchandak
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@danman71 , if that column is used in some power query step, DAX column, or measure then it will break a few things.

Best way to remove is: Select all the columns you need and use remove other columns

 

Full Power BI Video 20 Hours YouTube
Microsoft Fabric Series 60+ Videos YouTube
Microsoft Fabric Hindi End to End YouTube

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