21. Fetch Data from Excel in Power BI

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Description:
Implement data fetching from an Excel file into Power BI to create visualizations and reports. This task involves setting up the Excel file as a data source in Power BI and ensuring that the data is correctly imported and formatted for analysis.

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Requirements:

1. Excel File Setup:

   • Create an Excel file containing sample data. The data should be organized in a tabular format with headers.
   • Ensure that the data types (e.g., text, numbers, dates) are correctly formatted.

2. Power BI Desktop:

   • Open Power BI Desktop.
   • Navigate to the "Home" tab and select "Get Data."
   • Choose "Excel" from the available data sources.
   • Browse and select the prepared Excel file.

3. Data Import and Transformation:

   • Load the data into Power BI.
   • Use Power Query Editor to transform the data as needed (e.g., filtering rows, renaming columns).
   • Ensure that the data is properly structured for reporting.

4. Data Visualization:

   • Create basic visualizations (e.g., bar charts, line graphs, tables) using the imported data.
   • Configure the visualizations to provide meaningful insights (e.g., adding titles, labels, legends).

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Example Technologies:

• Data Source: Microsoft Excel
• Data Visualization Tool: Power BI Desktop

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Example Steps to Complete the Issue:

1. Create the Excel File:

   • Open Microsoft Excel and create a new workbook.
   • Add sample data in a structured format. For example:
   Product Name | Sales | Date -- | -- | -- Product A | 150 | 2024-01-01 Product B | 200 | 2024-01-02 Product C | 300 | 2024-01-03
   • Save the file as SalesData.xlsx.

2. Open Power BI Desktop:

   • Launch Power BI Desktop on your computer.

3. Get Data from Excel:

   • Click on the "Home" tab.
   • Select "Get Data" -> "Excel."
   • Browse to the location where you saved SalesData.xlsx and select it.

4. Load Data into Power BI:

   • After selecting the file, Power BI will show the available sheets and tables in the Excel file.
   • Select the relevant sheet (e.g., Sheet1 or the range containing your data) and click "Load."

5. Transform Data (if needed):

   • If the data requires any transformation, click on "Transform Data" before loading.
   • Use Power Query Editor to make changes such as removing unnecessary columns, changing data types, etc.

6. Create Visualizations:

   • Once the data is loaded, navigate to the "Report" view in Power BI.
   • Drag and drop fields onto the report canvas to create visualizations. For example, you can create:
     • A bar chart to show sales per product.
     • A line graph to visualize sales over time.

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