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Date field - sorting ascending issues due to null ?
Hi,
My date field is not sorting ascending as I got null.
Expected result -
Hi ashmitp869
To handle the sorting in your table visual and ensure blank rows appear last while sorting dates in ascending order,
You can create a calculated column in your table that assigns a numeric value based on whether the date is blank or not. Here's an example DAX formula:
Step 1 - Create a sorting column using dates
SortOrder = IF(ISBLANK(Table[Date]), 1, 0)This creates a column sort order where
- Blank dates get a value of 1
- Non-blank dates get a value of 0
Step 2 - configure sorting in power bi
- Go to the Fields pane and select your Date column.
- Set the sort by column as the newly created Sort Order.
- In your table visual, include the Date field as usual. The blank rows will appear last, and the non-blank rows will sort in ascending order.
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Govind Sapkade ( Microsoft Certified Data Analyst , PL 300 Certified , MS Fabric Enthusiast)
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- govind_021
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Hi ashmitp869
To handle the sorting in your table visual and ensure blank rows appear last while sorting dates in ascending order,
You can create a calculated column in your table that assigns a numeric value based on whether the date is blank or not. Here's an example DAX formula:
Step 1 - Create a sorting column using dates
SortOrder = IF(ISBLANK(Table[Date]), 1, 0)This creates a column sort order where
- Blank dates get a value of 1
- Non-blank dates get a value of 0
Step 2 - configure sorting in power bi
- Go to the Fields pane and select your Date column.
- Set the sort by column as the newly created Sort Order.
- In your table visual, include the Date field as usual. The blank rows will appear last, and the non-blank rows will sort in ascending order.
Best Regards
Govind Sapkade ( Microsoft Certified Data Analyst , PL 300 Certified , MS Fabric Enthusiast)
Let's Connect
Linkdin - www.linkedin.com/in/govind-sapkade-845104225
Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/@govind_dataanalyst