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sjpaq
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2 years ago

Table.TransformColumns Error

I have a powerQuery which combines 2 tables. The resulting table has a few columns that are null as a result of the combine. In one case, I am able to replace the null value with a text value using a...
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selimovd
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2 years ago

Hey sjpaq ,

 

as far as I understand it's not possible to reference other columns in the Table.TransformColumns function:

"It’s important to note that a transformation can only take place on a column itself"

 

But you can add it as a new column and then delete the old one:

= Table.AddColumn(#"Changed Type", "Custom", each if [Amount] is null and [IndName] = "Response Costs" then [Hours] * [Hourly Rate] else [Amount])

 

If you need any help please let me know.
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sjpaq
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2 years ago

Thank you Denis

I'm very close with your suggestion. The column [Hours] is on the original table, the column [Hourly Rate] is a lookup value set in a previous step (= Table.ExpandTableColumn(#"Merged Queries", "RankHourlyRates", {"Hourly Rate"}, {"Hourly Rate"})) and I cannot reference it in my multiplication. I get the following error.

 

Expression.Error: The field 'Hourly Rate' of the record wasn't found.
Details:
Breach=BR_Cyber Star 2024
Date=2/1/2024
Team Member Name=CTI0
Rank=Capt
Group or Cell=CTI
Activity=Detect
Hours=8

 

any ideas?