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Using Dax to calculate a sum for one table based on the values in another table

Mib071 — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 18:54:01 GMT

Hi,

I want to used Dax to calculate the sum of one column (The 'quantity delivered' for a various items) in one table (Material Delivered Report) based on filtering the data in two columns (Category & Items*) in another table (Material Types).

My issue is with the *Items - There are 5 different values but i want to be able to exclude 1 but include the other 4.

Hopefully this visualise by issue, i want the filter to reflect the selection of the cells in yellow below:

I have tried creating a meausre using the Calculate/Sum/Filters but I cannot seem to make this work.

Hopefully someone can provide some assistance, thanks in advance

Re: Using Dax to calculate a sum for one table based on the values in another table

Greg_Deckler — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 19:07:51 GMT

Mib071 Sorry, having trouble following, can you post sample data as text and expected output?
Not really enough information to go on, please first check if your issue is a common issue listed here: https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Community-Blog/Before-You-Post-Read-This/ba-p/1116882

Also, please see this post regarding How to Get Your Question Answered Quickly: https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Community-Blog/How-to-Get-Your-Question-Answered-Quickly/ba-p/38490

The most important parts are:
1. Sample data as text, use the table tool in the editing bar
2. Expected output from sample data
3. Explanation in words of how to get from 1. to 2.

Re: Using Dax to calculate a sum for one table based on the values in another table

Anonymous — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 07:04:20 GMT

Hi Mib071 ,

Based on your description I created these data.

1. created the calculation table to get the Cartesian product of all the rows in the original table.

Table2 = CROSSJOIN( VALUES('Table'[Category]), VALUES('Table'[Items]) )

2. Use the new table as a field for the visual object in the report.

If your Current Period does not refer to this, please clarify in a follow-up reply.

Best Regards,

Clara Gong

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