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JustinDoh1
Post Prodigy
Post Prodigy

How to insert calculated value as Filter (Calculate/Filter) value

(Sorry this is a duplicate question that I posted few days ago, but I did not get answer/solution so I am posting it again).

I am trying to insert "What If" (New Parameter) calculation value inside Filter's value.

So, here is a scenario.

 

Based on value of Parameter (what if), for example here (50), "Forecast" value will be added.

So, for the first one 29.33 + (50) = 79.33.

Table1.png

 

Here is the formula for "Forecast".

Param0.png

 

Now, I am trying to apply the value of "Forecast" into this Calculate & Filter measure.

Param1.png

 

Apparently, Measure does not like this field (Parameter[Forecast]).

Is there any way to fix this?

 

It appears that the issue is that it only can be used in 'measure', not in 'column' based on the bottom link.

https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Desktop/Dynamic-Calculated-Columns-using-What-If-Parameter/m-p/2918...

 

Then, my next question is how can I convert my formula in measure into 'measure'?

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AlexisOlson
Super User
Super User

[Forecast] is a measure, not a calculated column, so MAX([Forecast]) doesn't make sense to the calculation engine.

 

Try this instead:

 

StarCalculatedParameter1 =
VAR Forecast = [Forecast]
RETURN
    CALCULATE (
        VALUES ( Star[Value] ),
        FILTER ( Star, Star[Min] <= Forecast && Star[Max] >= Forecast )
    )

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AlexisOlson
Super User
Super User

[Forecast] is a measure, not a calculated column, so MAX([Forecast]) doesn't make sense to the calculation engine.

 

Try this instead:

 

StarCalculatedParameter1 =
VAR Forecast = [Forecast]
RETURN
    CALCULATE (
        VALUES ( Star[Value] ),
        FILTER ( Star, Star[Min] <= Forecast && Star[Max] >= Forecast )
    )

@AlexisOlson 

I have a quick question.

You mentioned that 'Forecast' is a measure.

 

I have a definition of 'Forecast' as below (as well as screenshot of column in table).

 

img1.png

img2.png

 

Isn't it a calculated column (just based on what I see)?

Sorry. I am a beginner in DAX.

 

Nope. The calculated column icon looks more like the icon next to Parameter (except "fx" instead of "?" in the bottom right corner). The calculator icon is for a measure.

@AlexisOlson 

Thank you for quick response and help!

amitchandak
Super User
Super User

@JustinDoh1 , the forecast is a measure, just use [forecast] , not need to use max(Parameter[forecast])

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