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YerlaSDU
Helper I
Helper I

2 columns into 1

Hi Folks,

 

Could you please help with this issue?

I am trying to create new column which consists 2 existing and getting this error 

YerlaSDU_0-1666869475729.png

 

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mangaus1111
Solution Sage
Solution Sage

I think that you can not combine columns of different tables. Try to have the 2 columns in the same table and then combine

mangaus1111
Solution Sage
Solution Sage

Hi @YerlaSDU ,

try to use the LOOKUPVALUE function using the column [Subclasscode]

 

If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

@mangaus1111 

 

Not clear, I need to combine 2 columns with "-".

Columnw = LOOKUPVALUE(Classification[Sub-class], 'Characteristics Mapped'[Class], Classification[Sub-class])

it is not working

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