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Analysis view: all calculated fields are lost when you add related fields


this is a documented known issue as seen from the documentation:

Analyze list page and query data using data analysis - Business Central | Microsoft Learn

Addressing this would require a design change.


Scenario (reproduction steps): 


  • This is a standard base app bug , can be simulated on any BC environment in evaluation/CRONUS company.
  • Search -> general ledger setup 
  • Add value for field ‘Shortcut Dimension 3 Code’ = AREA
  • Navigate to "Purchase Lines" page, it is possible to add the “Shortcut Dimension 3” (Area Code) field to the List page view (via personalization).
  • Enter Analysis mode on the Purchase Lines table. 
  • Field “Shortcut Dimension 3” (Area Code) is correctly displayed on the page in analysis view. It is possible to sort/filter or aggregate on this calculated field in analysis view. Group by this field also works correctly. 


  • Now for the problem in analysis view: 
  • Add related field(s) to the Analysis view for page "Purchase Lines" , example: 
  • Analysis view -> Add columns from ->Other Source -> Item , Via No. = No.  
  • Add field Item category Code 


  • Result: In the resulting analysis view , the column “Area Code” (calculated field) does not display the related value anymore (column shows as empty now) , as soon as the “add columns from” functionality is used on the analysis view. 


  • Reason: as mentioned , this is a documented known issue as seen from the documentation: 
  • Analysis view: all calculated fields are lost when you add related fields


  • Request
  • Our customers want to make analysis views with related fields included correctly , without losing calculated fields in the analysis view. 


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