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Alerts on dashboard
Hi All, I have created a report using DirectQuery method and then have created a dashboard using a card visulaisation from the report. Added an alert to the dashboard tile but it's not getting tri...
Hi Prabhat96 ,
An alert only sends when the data for that alert is refreshed. But, since this is direct query, If you are not refreshing the Direct Query report automatically, the only time that the data is queried is when the dashboard is opened. So, that part tracks with your comment. Therefore, I think taht if you schedule refreshes, you should be getting alerts.
Your data needs a scheduled refresh if you want an automated alert. Switch to Import mode or set up an automated refresh for your direct query