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Create measure to return value from column when condition met for two other columns
- 5 months ago
Hi ck_ky,
If your measure is returning BLANK, it's often because the filter context isn't finding an exact row match between the two tables. Since your soil data is recorded every 5 minutes and the air data is hourly, the Date/Time fields likely don't line up perfectly.
Here are a few things to check:
- Ensure both tables use the same Date column datatype and format.
- One table might have full DateTime values, while the other only has Dates.
- Even a hidden time component can prevent a match.
- Try matching only on the Date part, not the full DateTime.
- Confirm that county names match exactly in both tables.
- Extra spaces or differences in capitalization can also result in BLANK values.
You can test with a simplified formula like this:
Min Daily Air Temp =
VAR _MinSoil =
MIN ( 'Soil.Temp'[Soil Surface Temperature (F)] )
VAR _Date =
CALCULATE (
MIN ( 'Soil.Temp'[Date] ),
FILTER (
'Soil.Temp',
'Soil.Temp'[Soil Surface Temperature (F)] = _MinSoil
)
)
VAR _County =
CALCULATE (
SELECTEDVALUE ( 'Soil.Temp'[County Name only] ),
FILTER (
'Soil.Temp',
'Soil.Temp'[Soil Surface Temperature (F)] = _MinSoil
)
)
RETURN
CALCULATE (
MIN ( 'NASA Power Weather Data'[MinTempF] ),
FILTER (
'NASA Power Weather Data',
'NASA Power Weather Data'[County Name only] = _County
&& DATEVALUE ( 'NASA Power Weather Data'[Date] ) = DATEVALUE ( _Date )
)
)If you still get BLANK, try creating a temporary table visual displaying:
- Soil Temp Date
- Air Temp Date
- County from both tables
- The calculated variables
This can help pinpoint which field isn't matching between the tables.
Thank you.
- Ensure both tables use the same Date column datatype and format.
Hi ck_ky , hope you are doing great. May we know if your issue is solved or if you are still experiencing difficulties. Please share the details as it will help the community, especially others with similar issues.