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pschrot
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3 years ago
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Help: Data.Format.Error - couldn't convert to "Number" after sorting a column

I have problems when sorting certain columns in the Power Query Editor.   Somehow after merging certain tables or adding columns, there seems to be a problem when I try to sort a column.. but only ...
  • amitchandak's avatar
    3 years ago

    pschrot , When you try sorting, it might bring in more data, usually operations are tested on a sample 1000 rows. do column profiling (option under view) using full data (Option in the status bar)

     

    Change data type to text and try