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aallman
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1 year ago
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Help with Dynamic Subscription Filters

Hello! Not sure if this is the right forum for this specific question but I need some help with setting up a subscription to one of my reports.  The report is essentially a training tracker. The goa...
  • v-echaithra's avatar
    1 year ago

    Hi aallman ,

    Dynamic subscriptions in Power BI require a single, consistently defined field to apply filters. In your current setup, each department's report page is built on its own separate data table, each containing its own [Associate Name] column. Because these columns are not connected and exist in different tables, the subscription engine cannot determine which column to filter during report generation.

    As a result, when the dynamic subscription runs, the filter fails to apply, leading to a blank report. This is expected behavior. Dynamic subscriptions do not support conditional logic or cross-table filtering when multiple unlinked columns are involved.
    Inorder to ensure reliable delivery of filtered reports try this workaround:

    Create a separate dynamic subscription for each department.

    In each subscription map the dynamic filter (e.g., [Associate Name]) to the correct column for that department’s data table.

    Ensure each subscription only references the report page tied to that department.

    Use a contact list (email and associate name) specific to that department.

    This approach ensures that each subscription uses a single, clearly defined filter column, which avoids ambiguity and guarantees accurate report rendering.

    Hope this helps!
    Warm Regards,
    Chaithra E.