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HamidBee
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4 years ago
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SQL Syntax incorrect when using DISTINCT -PowerBI Report Builder

I am using Power BI Report Builder. I am querying data being held in SSMS. My SQL syntax seems to be incorrect when I use DISTINCT:

 

SELECT

  [Sheet1$].ID

  ,[Sheet1$].Player

  ,DISTINCT([Sheet1$].Nationality)

FROM

  [Sheet1$]

Any ideas as to why this is?

  • I realised that DISTINCT should come directly after the SELECT statement inorder for it to work.

    SELECT
    
      DISTINCT [Sheet1$].Nationality,
    
      [Sheet1$].ID,
    
      [Sheet1$].Player
    
    FROM
    
      [Sheet1$]

     

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  • HamidBee's avatar
    HamidBee
    Power Participant

    I realised that DISTINCT should come directly after the SELECT statement inorder for it to work.

    SELECT
    
      DISTINCT [Sheet1$].Nationality,
    
      [Sheet1$].ID,
    
      [Sheet1$].Player
    
    FROM
    
      [Sheet1$]