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Dataflow adding a rename step for long column names
We're having an issue with our dataflow where upon saving and closing, it will add a column rename step. If we remove the step, it will be re-added. The rename step appears to be truncating and colum...
MS just improved the dataflow schema validation, and one of the things it does is fix issues, and apparently column names over 80 chars is an issue downstream somewhere.
I will try to find out more, but honestly, super long column names are bad practice. I cannot imagine writing DAX dealing with column names like that.
edhans
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Community ChampionMS just improved the dataflow schema validation, and one of the things it does is fix issues, and apparently column names over 80 chars is an issue downstream somewhere.
I will try to find out more, but honestly, super long column names are bad practice. I cannot imagine writing DAX dealing with column names like that.