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Anonymous
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6 years ago
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Circular Dependency Error

Hi Guys,

 

I am a self-taught power bi user so I kind of still have problems when it comes to creating measures and columns. 

 

I attempted to create a calculated column which shows me vs Previous Month data for our product's SoM and I used the following equation: 

 

Column = Sheet1[SoM2] - CALCULATE(SUM(Sheet1[SoM2]), PREVIOUSMONTH(Sheet1[MONTH].[Date]))
 
However, I keep getting this error
 

 

Need Help
  • dax's avatar
    dax
    6 years ago

    Hi Anonymous , 

    You could try to use below calculated column to see whether it work or not.

    SoM2 = CALCULATE(SUM(Sheet1[Sales]),FILTER(Sheet1, YEAR(Sheet1[MONTH])*100+MONTH(Sheet1[MONTH])= YEAR(EARLIER(Sheet1[MONTH]))*100+MONTH(EARLIER(Sheet1[MONTH]))-1))

    I use sheet2 in your sample as dataset. You could refer to my sample for details.

     

    Best Regards,
    Zoe Zhi

    If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

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  • amitchandak's avatar
    amitchandak
    Super User
    6 years ago

    Anonymous , This seems strange. But anyways, you should prefer to create a date table and join that with you date and use that in previous month

    Like

    Column = Sheet1[SoM2] - CALCULATE(SUM(Sheet1[SoM2]), PREVIOUSMONTH(Date[Date]))

     

    Also in time intelligence do not .Date , Have a date table in case you have time stamp

    Column = Sheet1[SoM2] - CALCULATE(SUM(Sheet1[SoM2]), PREVIOUSMONTH(Sheet1[MONTH])) // Not [Date] it is .Date
     New Date = [Month].date

    Column = Sheet1[SoM2] - CALCULATE(SUM(Sheet1[SoM2]), PREVIOUSMONTH(Sheet1[New Date]))

     

    To get the best of the time intelligence function. Make sure you have a date calendar and it has been marked as the date in model view. Also, join it with the date column of your fact/s. Refer :
    https://radacad.com/creating-calendar-table-in-power-bi-using-dax-functions
    https://www.archerpoint.com/blog/Posts/creating-date-table-power-bi
    https://www.sqlbi.com/articles/creating-a-simple-date-table-in-dax/

    See if my webinar on Time Intelligence can help: https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Webinars-and-Video-Gallery/PowerBI-Time-Intelligence-Calendar-WTD-YTD-LYTD-Week-Over-Week/m-p/1051626#M184


    Appreciate your Kudos.

     

    • Anonymous's avatar
      Anonymous
      Not applicable
      6 years ago

      Hi amitchandak ,

       

      Thank you so much for your response. 

       

      I tried doing what you suggested but I still keep getting the same error, any idea what could be done?

       

      Thanks again for you help!

      • amitchandak's avatar
        amitchandak
        Super User
        6 years ago

        Anonymous ,Can you share sample data and sample output in table format? Or a sample pbix after removing sensitive data.

         

  • dax's avatar
    dax
    Community Support
    6 years ago

    Hi Anonymous , 

    If possible could you please inform me more detailed information(such as your expected output and your sample data )? Then I will help you more correctly.

    Please do mask sensitive data before uploading.

    Thanks for your understanding and support.
    Best Regards,
    Zoe Zhi

    If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

    • Anonymous's avatar
      Anonymous
      Not applicable
      6 years ago

      Hi dax, 

       

      I attached the link for the data sample as per your request. 

      https://1drv.ms/x/s!Arv02489nwCfasEg-exG0dn1HhM?e=JpYVcf 

      Within the dashboard I created a calculated column for the SoM: 

       

      SoM2 = Sheet1[Sales (mio)]/CALCULATE(SUM(Sheet1[Mio Sales]),FILTER(Sheet1,Sheet1[MONTH]=EARLIER(Sheet1[MONTH])))
       
      and now I am looking to get a vs Previous month between jan and feb, however, as already stated I keep getting the circular dependency error.
       
      Thanks!