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Abhi1306
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Active Head Count is not matching with Excel Data

My Actual Head Count is 1124 but my KPIC Card and Pie is showing count less by 03, I am unable to find the gap.

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v-kpoloju-msft
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Hi @Abhi1306,
Thank you for reaching out to the Microsoft fabric community forum. Thank you @bhanu_gautam, for your inputs on this issue.

I understand you're facing issues with mismatched Active Head Count between Power BI and Excel. This often comes down to how the logic is implemented for counting active employees over time.

You might find this Microsoft blog helpful. It covers how to correctly calculate total headcount without cumulative errors and gives good DAX patterns to follow:
How to calculate total headcount for each year, not cumulative

Check the Data Source: Verify that the data for the KPI card and pie chart is being pulled from the correct source, ensuring no filters or limitations are applied during querying. Data Integrity: Review the Excel data for any missing or incorrect records, such as duplicates or empty rows that could affect the count.

Date Range: Confirm that the date range for the headcount data is consistent between the Excel data and the visualizations, as discrepancies can occur if different timeframes are used. Aggregation Method: Examine the aggregation method for the headcount, as differences in counting methods (sum, distinct count, etc.) can cause variations between the raw data and visual representations.

Data Load Issues: Ensure there are no issues with data loading that could result in missed or unaccounted rows.

Recalculate or Refresh the Data: Refresh the dashboard or recalibrate the KPIs to ensure the data is current, as there may be cache issues or delays in updating. Filter or Grouping: Verify if any filters are applied to the charts that might exclude specific headcount groups, as this can lead to discrepancies.

For reference kindly go through the below link for better understanding:
HR Analytics - Active Employee, Hire and Termination - Microsoft Fabric Community

If this post helps, then please give us ‘Kudos’ and consider Accept it as a solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

Thank you for using Microsoft Community Forum.

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v-kpoloju-msft
Community Support
Community Support

Hi @Abhi1306,
Thank you for reaching out to the Microsoft fabric community forum. Thank you @bhanu_gautam, for your inputs on this issue.

I understand you're facing issues with mismatched Active Head Count between Power BI and Excel. This often comes down to how the logic is implemented for counting active employees over time.

You might find this Microsoft blog helpful. It covers how to correctly calculate total headcount without cumulative errors and gives good DAX patterns to follow:
How to calculate total headcount for each year, not cumulative

Check the Data Source: Verify that the data for the KPI card and pie chart is being pulled from the correct source, ensuring no filters or limitations are applied during querying. Data Integrity: Review the Excel data for any missing or incorrect records, such as duplicates or empty rows that could affect the count.

Date Range: Confirm that the date range for the headcount data is consistent between the Excel data and the visualizations, as discrepancies can occur if different timeframes are used. Aggregation Method: Examine the aggregation method for the headcount, as differences in counting methods (sum, distinct count, etc.) can cause variations between the raw data and visual representations.

Data Load Issues: Ensure there are no issues with data loading that could result in missed or unaccounted rows.

Recalculate or Refresh the Data: Refresh the dashboard or recalibrate the KPIs to ensure the data is current, as there may be cache issues or delays in updating. Filter or Grouping: Verify if any filters are applied to the charts that might exclude specific headcount groups, as this can lead to discrepancies.

For reference kindly go through the below link for better understanding:
HR Analytics - Active Employee, Hire and Termination - Microsoft Fabric Community

If this post helps, then please give us ‘Kudos’ and consider Accept it as a solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

Thank you for using Microsoft Community Forum.

Hi @Abhi1306,

 

May I ask if you have resolved this issue? If so, please mark the helpful reply and accept it as the solution. This will be helpful for other community members who have similar problems to solve it faster.

 

Thank you.

Hi @Abhi1306,


I wanted to check if you had the opportunity to review the information provided. Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions. If my response has addressed your query, please accept it as a solution and give a 'Kudos' so other members can easily find it.


Thank you.

Hi @Abhi1306,


I hope this information is helpful. Please let me know if you have any further questions or if you'd like to discuss this further. If this answers your question, please Accept it as a solution and give it a 'Kudos' so others can find it easily.


Thank you.

bhanu_gautam
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@Abhi1306 , Can you share sample data to check




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Due to Company data policy, I am unable to share. any other Option u can check like on google meet

 

@Abhi1306 You can share sample data or scrambled data. This will help you get the answer quickly

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