What are some best practices related to Time Intelligence or Date Tables?

To ensure successful Time Intelligence, follow these steps:

1. Use a Date Table (Linked to Fact Date): Make sure you have a dedicated Date Table that is properly linked to your Fact Date in the data model.
2. Mark the Date Table: In Power BI, designate your Date Table as a Date Table.
3. Utilize Date Table Columns: Incorporate columns from the Date Table into your visuals, measures, filters, and slicers.
4. Avoid Timestamps in Transactional Dates: Ensure that the date field in your transactional table does not include timestamps; it should only contain the date.
5. Ensure Complete Date Coverage: Confirm that your Date Table spans the full date range required for all relevant tables and data.
6. Be Cautious with Bidirectional Joins: Exercise caution when using bidirectional joins with a Date Table, as they may cause errors.