topic Re: Cumulative Totals not dynamic in DAX Commands and Tips

Cumulative Totals not dynamic

arcanri — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 17:18:10 GMT

Hello,

Having difficulty making my cumulative total dynamic. In other words, my filters which are based on various categories in my data model are not working. These filters are working fine for my regular (not cumulative) totals.

Below is the syntax:

Cumulative Volumes =

Calculate([Actual Volume],

FILTER(

ALLSELECTED('Flux Capacitor'),

'Flux Capacitor'[Date] <= MAX('Flux Capacitor'[Date]

)

How can I ammend this syntax to get the cumulative totals to respond to my filters.

Thank you!

Re: Cumulative Totals not dynamic

Greg_Deckler — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 17:40:03 GMT

arcanri First, please vote for this idea: https://ideas.powerbi.com/ideas/idea/?ideaid=082203f1-594f-4ba7-ac87-bb91096c742e

This looks like a measure totals problem. Very common. See my post about it here: https://community.powerbi.com/t5/DAX-Commands-and-Tips/Dealing-with-Measure-Totals/td-p/63376

Also, this Quick Measure, Measure Totals, The Final Word should get you what you need:
https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Quick-Measures-Gallery/Measure-Totals-The-Final-Word/m-p/547907

Also: https://youtu.be/uXRriTN0cfY
And: https://youtu.be/n4TYhF2ARe8

If that isn't it, 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: Cumulative Totals not dynamic

Jihwan_Kim — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 17:44:03 GMT

Hi,

I am not sure how your semantic model looks like, but please try something like below whether it works.

Cumulative Volumes = CALCULATE ( [Actual Volume], FILTER ( ALL ( 'Flux Capacitor'[Date] ), 'Flux Capacitor'[Date] <= MAX ( 'Flux Capacitor'[Date] ) ) )

Re: Cumulative Totals not dynamic

gmsamborn — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 02:17:36 GMT

HI arcanri

Just out of curiosity, what is the definition for [Actual Volume]?

Re: Cumulative Totals not dynamic

arcanri — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 15:18:13 GMT

Actual as opposed to estimated (or planned) numbers.

Re: Cumulative Totals not dynamic

gmsamborn — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 01:59:56 GMT

I meant the DAX for [Actual Volume].

Ideally, it would be a simple sum.

Re: Cumulative Totals not dynamic

arcanri — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 15:17:14 GMT

A simple sum: Calculate(sum(Volume_net)), ...