The Dark Side of Power BI: Known Issues You Can’t Ignore

There are a few known issues that may arise when using Power BI, some of which include:

1. Data refresh issues: Power BI may have difficulty refreshing data from certain data sources or may take a long time to refresh large datasets.
2. Collaboration issues: There may be difficulties with sharing and collaborating on Power BI reports and dashboards with other users.
3. Compatibility issues: Some features or visualizations may not be compatible with certain browsers or devices.
4. Performance issues: Power BI reports and dashboards may experience slow performance, especially when working with large datasets or complex visualizations.
5. Printing and export issues: There may be issues with printing or exporting Power BI reports and dashboards to certain formats or resolutions.

Microsoft is constantly working to address and fix these and other issues in Power BI. You can keep track of known issues and their status on the Power BI community forum or by subscribing to the Power BI service health page.

Known issues in Power BI can have a significant impact on the performance and accuracy of the data model, as well as on the ability of users to effectively analyze and use the data.

• Data refresh issues can prevent users from accessing the most up-to-date data, which can lead to inaccurate or outdated analysis and decision making.
• Performance issues can slow down or prevent users from accessing the data and visualizations they need, which can lead to wasted time and decreased productivity.
• Data quality issues can lead to inaccurate or unreliable analysis, which can lead to incorrect decisions and wasted resources.
• Visualization issues can make it difficult for users to understand and interpret the data, which can lead to incorrect conclusions and misunderstandings.
• Data security issues can put sensitive information at risk, which can lead to data breaches, loss of trust, and legal and reputational repercussions.
• Connectivity issues can prevent users from accessing the data they need, which can lead to wasted time and decreased productivity.

It’s important to monitor and troubleshoot known issues in Power BI to minimize their impact on the performance and accuracy of the data model, as well as on the ability of users to effectively analyze and use the data. This can help to ensure that the data is accurate, reliable, and secure, and that users can access the data and visualizations they need to make informed decisions.