topic Re: Syntax For ')' Error Message in DAX Commands and Tips

Syntax For ')' Error Message

kelly008 — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 13:39:01 GMT

Hello,

I am currently getting this error message:

Text version: The syntax for ')' is incorrect. (DAX(VAR OverallStartDate = [OverallStartDate]VAR StartDate = CALCULATE( MIN(Project[Starting_Date]), REMOVEFILTERS(dimDate) )VAR Result = INT(StartDate - OverallStartDate)RETURN)).

For this Measure:

I'm using this measure for the creation of a Gaant Chart Project Scheduler.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Re: Syntax For ')' Error Message

daXtreme — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 13:43:44 GMT

kelly008

Some highlights:

1. Do not name your variables exactly as your measures.

2. The RETURN must return something. Can't be hanging all by itself.

3. Please always format your DAX correctly.

If you don't want to format by hand, use www.daxformatter.com. This free tool will also highlight any syntax errors to you.

Re: Syntax For ')' Error Message

DimaMD — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 13:44:53 GMT

kelly008 try it

VAR OverallStartDate = [OverallStartDate] VAR StartDate = CALCULATE( MIN(Project[Starting_Date]), REMOVEFILTERS(dimDate) ) VAR Result = INT(StartDate - OverallStartDate) RETURN Result

Re: Syntax For ')' Error Message

kelly008 — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 14:28:15 GMT

Amazing thank you!!