How to work with limits and data volume

Limits protect a workspace and data source from excessively heavy queries and exports.

Start small

Build a report with one measure, one dimension, and a limited period. Expand the selection only after verifying the result.

Limit detail

Many dimensions, wide periods, and no filters increase result volume. Use a short period and a few key categories to test a hypothesis.

Plan exports and schedules

Before a large export, check row count and whether every column is needed. For regular delivery, match frequency to source refresh.

If a limit is reached

Simplify the query: reduce period, decrease fields, or split analysis into several reports. Do not try to bypass a limit with repeated identical queries.

Next step

Read exporting a report result to prepare a safe one-time export.