Building Power BI Datasets in Business Central

To make data-driven decisions, you need to turn raw ERP data into clear, actionable insights. Understanding how to properly connect Business Central with Power BI is the essential first step to building accurate business reports. This written guide walks you through the foundational concepts of data preparation, teaching you how to extract and structure ERP data without complex coding. You will gain the confidence to define data requirements, use built-in integration tools, and design custom datasets that feed seamlessly into your reporting dashboards. What you'll learn: - Understand the foundational architecture of data sharing between Business Central and Power BI. - Configure assisted reporting setups to quickly expose standard ERP data. - Create custom datasets using pages, queries, and modern API-based data connectors. - Apply data filtering and optimization techniques to ensure fast-loading reports. - Manage security permissions to control who can access and publish report data. The course begins with core definitions and structural concepts before guiding you through step-by-step written tutorials on data extraction, query building, and custom dataset design. It is designed for business analysts, accountants, and ERP beginners who want to master reporting basics without any prior programming experience. Start reading today to unlock the full potential of your business data.