Question

Why does Power BI ignore one filter when another filter leads to no data records?

When multiple filters are applied in Power BI, I want all filters to remain active, even if one results in no data records. How can I prevent one filter from being ignored in such cases, ensuring that all user selections are respected and the report still provides useful feedback even when data might be missing?

Answer 1

To stop Power BI from disregarding filters that produce no data:

Adjust Visual Interactions: Make sure all visuals respect filters by using Edit Interactions.

Create DAX measures to handle empty data (for example, return 0 if no data) and use them as a fallback.

Show Items with No Data: In the visual's field, make sure the Show items with no data option is enabled.

Modify Filter Behavior with DAX: To bypass restrictive filters and keep other filters in effect, use DAX.