Why You Might See “No data available for this chart”

Last updated: August 13, 2025

When building or viewing dashboards in Explo, you may occasionally see the message:

"No data available for this chart"

This message appears when no rows of data are returned for that specific chart. It doesn’t necessarily mean something is broken — it often means the chart’s data query is coming back empty.


Common Reasons

  1. No matching data in your source

    • The dataset or table powering the chart may not contain any records that match the chart’s query.

    • For example, if your underlying data table is empty, the chart will also display no data.

  2. Filters removing all data

    • Applied filters (either at the dashboard level or the chart level) may be excluding all available records.

    • For instance, if you filter by a date range where no transactions occurred, the chart will show “No data available.”


How to Troubleshoot

  1. Check your data source

    • Open the underlying dataset to confirm that records exist for the dimensions and measures the chart is using.

    • If the dataset is empty, you may need to update or refresh your source.

  2. Review applied filters

    • Check if dashboard-level or chart-level filters are overly restrictive.

    • Try temporarily removing filters to see if data appears.

  3. Confirm date ranges

    • Date filters are a common cause of empty charts. Make sure your selected range includes dates where data exists.

If you’re unsure whether the issue is due to filters or the dataset, start by removing all filters. If the chart then shows data, you know the filters were the cause.