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Merge tables using Direct Query
I want to combine two tables with different number of columns.
Both tables has same common fields as A & B and would like to combine that will result to a table having fields: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J. Kindly help.
| TABLE 1 | TABLE 2 | |||
| COLUMN | COLUMN | |||
| KEY FIELD | A | KEY FIELD | A | |
| KEY FIELD | B | KEY FIELD | B | |
| COLUMN | C | COLUMN | G | |
| COLUMN | D | COLUMN | H | |
| COLUMN | E | COLUMN | I | |
| COLUMN | F | COLUMN | J |
Hi Anonymous Create a UNION SQL query combining the tables, ensuring missing columns are filled with NULL and matching fields like A and B align. Use Advanced Query Editor in Power BI to input the query in DirectQuery mode. Verify data types of common fields (A and B) match in both tables for proper merging.
Hi Anonymous
Can you please try similar SQL Code for your solution in Direct Query mode
Write this SQL in SQL Query boxSELECT T1.KEY FIELDA, T1.KEY FIELDB, T1.COLUMN C, T1.COLUMN D, T1.COLUMN E, T1.COLUMN F, T2.COLUMN G, T2.COLUMN H, T2.COLUMN I, T2.COLUMN J FROM TABLE1 T1 FULL OUTER JOIN TABLE2 T2 ON T1.KEY FIELDA = T2.KEY FIELDA AND T1.KEY FIELDB = T2.KEY FIELDB;
6 Replies
- Akash_Varuna
Super User
Hi Anonymous Create a UNION SQL query combining the tables, ensuring missing columns are filled with NULL and matching fields like A and B align. Use Advanced Query Editor in Power BI to input the query in DirectQuery mode. Verify data types of common fields (A and B) match in both tables for proper merging.
- PijushRoy
Community Champion
Hi Anonymous
Can you please try similar SQL Code for your solution in Direct Query mode
Write this SQL in SQL Query boxSELECT T1.KEY FIELDA, T1.KEY FIELDB, T1.COLUMN C, T1.COLUMN D, T1.COLUMN E, T1.COLUMN F, T2.COLUMN G, T2.COLUMN H, T2.COLUMN I, T2.COLUMN J FROM TABLE1 T1 FULL OUTER JOIN TABLE2 T2 ON T1.KEY FIELDA = T2.KEY FIELDA AND T1.KEY FIELDB = T2.KEY FIELDB; Hi Anonymous,
Thanks for reaching out to the Microsoft fabric community forum.
It looks like you are trying to merge columns from two different tables. As PijushRoy and Akash_Varuna both responded to your query, kindly go through their responses and check if it solves your query.
I would also take a moment to thank PijushRoy and Akash_Varuna, for actively participating in the community forum and for the solutions you’ve been sharing in the community forum. Your contributions make a real difference.
If I misunderstand your needs or you still have problems on it, please feel free to let us know.
Best Regards,
Hammad.
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Thank you.
Hi Anonymous,
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