Dataflows Part 3 – LookUp Column with Single Value

In this third part of my Dataflows series, we take a closer look at how to work with Dataverse Lookup Columns (Single Values) in dataflows.
This is often one of the trickiest areas for Power Platform and low-code developers, especially when migrating data from SharePoint into Dataverse.

What this video covers

• Explaining the SharePoint Event Itinerary table and how its Event Status field works as a lookup column.
• Preparing a unique key in the Event Status list (why you should never rely on just the Title field).
• Creating a dataflow that first loads lookup tables, then the main table.
• Expanding the lookup field and mapping it correctly to the alternate key in Dataverse.
• Verifying that lookups are resolved properly without creating duplicates or errors.

By the end of this tutorial, you’ll understand the best practices for handling single-value lookup columns in dataflows.

Catch up on previous parts

• Dataflows Part 1 - Choice Column with Single Value
• Dataflows Part 2 - Choice Column with Multiple Values

Stay tuned for Part 4, where we’ll continue building on this foundation and explore more advanced scenarios! 🚀