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jereaallikko
Helper III
Helper III

Calculated Column to Check if Field CONTAINS Value From Another Table Column

Hi all,

 

I am trying to create a calculated column to check if a column contains value from mapping table column, if not, then to check another column whether it contains value from mapping table column. Let me explain better:

I have 2 tables:

  • Table1 is the main table containing lots of records and columns about transactions

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  • Table2 is used for mapping, contains more detailed information about products (pieces)

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So, I would like to create a calculated column in 'Table1' to check (in this order):

  • IF 'Table1'[Piece] Contains any value from 'Table2'[Piece], then return the value from 'Table2'[Piece]

If this criteria is not met, then I would like to check the same rules from the Title:

  • IF 'Table1'[Title] Contains any value from 'Table2'[Piece], then return the value from 'Table2'[Piece]

If neither one is met, I would like to return 'Table1'[Piece], even if its left blank.

 

Here is still the desired output:
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Then I would like to create a relationship between the created column and 'Table2'[Piece], to get more detailed information about the products.

 

Any tips from anyone? If there are more information needed, please don't hesitate to ask.

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Jihwan_Kim
Super User
Super User

Hi,

Please check the below picture and the attached pbix file.

 

Picture1.png

 

Output CC =
VAR _firstcondition =
    LOOKUPVALUE ( Table2[Piece], Table2[Piece], Table1[Piece] )
VAR _secondcondition =
    SUMMARIZE (
        FILTER ( Table2, CONTAINSSTRING ( Table1[Title], Table2[Piece] ) ),
        Table2[Piece]
    )
RETURN
    IF (
        _firstcondition <> BLANK (),
        _firstcondition,
        IF ( _secondcondition <> BLANK (), _secondcondition, BLANK () )
    )

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Hi @jereaallikko,

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Jihwan_Kim
Super User
Super User

Hi,

Please check the below picture and the attached pbix file.

 

Picture1.png

 

Output CC =
VAR _firstcondition =
    LOOKUPVALUE ( Table2[Piece], Table2[Piece], Table1[Piece] )
VAR _secondcondition =
    SUMMARIZE (
        FILTER ( Table2, CONTAINSSTRING ( Table1[Title], Table2[Piece] ) ),
        Table2[Piece]
    )
RETURN
    IF (
        _firstcondition <> BLANK (),
        _firstcondition,
        IF ( _secondcondition <> BLANK (), _secondcondition, BLANK () )
    )

If this post helps, then please consider accepting it as the solution to help other members find it faster, and give a big thumbs up.


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Click here to schedule a short Teams meeting to discuss your question.

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