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Populate Power BI columns based on SharePoint folder structure

Hi,

 

I have a requirement where I have to set up a folder structure on SharePoint and integrate it with Power BI so that the files stored in the folders are imported based on a refresh schedule/ manually. As part of the data import, I need to automatically populate couple of dimensions/ columns in the data model based on the SharePoint folder structure. For instance, if I have separate files placed in the below folder structure, and I have files that have lets say 10 columns of data (excel files AA and BB below). I need to pull the value 'Folder A' in a NEW column that is merged with the imported data adding an 11th column for all the records.

 

https://XXX.sharepoint.com/sites/RootFolder/Folder A/file AA.xlsx

https://XXX.sharepoint.com/sites/RootFolder/Folder B/file BB.xlsx

 

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

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amitchandak
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@Anonymous , refer how to add the folder name

https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Desktop/Folder-name-to-Column/td-p/600676

https://www.sqlservercentral.com/blogs/include-file-name-in-content-using-power-query

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ibarrau
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Hi, this post might help for Sharepoint navigation https://blog.ladataweb.com.ar/post/627427136962281472/powerbi-obtener-datos-de-una-carpeta-de Hope it helps,

If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

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amitchandak
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@Anonymous , refer how to add the folder name

https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Desktop/Folder-name-to-Column/td-p/600676

https://www.sqlservercentral.com/blogs/include-file-name-in-content-using-power-query

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Microsoft Fabric Series 60+ Videos YouTube
Microsoft Fabric Hindi End to End YouTube

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