Your First Business Central Power BI Report: Step-by-Step with Tips & Lessons Learned

Building your first Power BI report using Business Central data can feel overwhelming. Where do you connect? Which tables should you use? Why doesn’t the data match what’s in Business Central?

This beginner-focused session walks through creating your first report step-by-step — from connecting to Business Central, selecting the right data sources, and shaping your data model, to designing visuals that deliver meaningful insights. Along the way, we’ll share practical tips and real-world lessons learned, including common mistakes new users make and how to avoid them.

Whether you’re a finance user, analyst, consultant, or functional Business Central user just getting started with Power BI, you’ll leave this session with the confidence and foundational knowledge to build reports that are accurate, performant, and trusted.