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ironboy0418
Helper II
Helper II

How to sort start of week column in my date table?

I am trying to sort start of week column using the week rank calculated column I've created. However, I am encountering this error:

 

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Start of week dax:

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Week Rank dax:

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hi @ironboy0418 

seems no need for the rank column, try to rewrite your column like:
Start of Week =
[Date]-WEEKDAY([Date])
 
Then you shall be able to sort by the column itself. Or?

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FreemanZ
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hi @ironboy0418 

what do you mean by "sort start of week"?

Sorry. I am actually using it in my line chart, so that it will be sorted by start of week:

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Everytime I use sort by column, it gives me the above error:

 

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hi @ironboy0418 

seems no need for the rank column, try to rewrite your column like:
Start of Week =
[Date]-WEEKDAY([Date])
 
Then you shall be able to sort by the column itself. Or?

Thank you @FreemanZ the start of week column is actually a text data type that's why I am encountering the error. Appreciate the help!

Indeed, texts sort alphabetically. Number and Date are sorted numerically.

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