Grid filter for a lookup column shows no suggestions in a model-driven app

Symptoms

When you try to filter data on a lookup column, you don't see a list of values, or the filter results box says "No Records Found." For example, the filter on the Parent Business column doesn't show any results, as shown in the following screenshot.

Screenshot of the Parent Business column that doesn't show any values.

Cause 1

The records for this lookup field don't have their primary field populated. Therefore, the filter list is blank.

Resolution

The records have to populate their primary field.

Cause 2

The Lookup View for the entity that's associated with the column doesn't add the primary field as part of its view, as shown in the following screenshot.

Screenshot showing an entity that's associated with the column doesn't have the primary field.

Resolution

Edit the Lookup View for the entity and add the primary field.

Screenshot of the Add Columns option that you can use to add the primary field for a Lookup View.

More information

Troubleshooting grid issues in Power Apps