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Mackie
Helper I
Helper I

Cannot add a new column

I clicked "New Column" button but Power BI desktop shows an error dialog saying the next sentence immediately.

 

Error Message:
Failed to save modifications to the server. Error returned: 'The Column with the name of 'Column' already exists in the 'TestTable' Table.

 

How do I add a new column?

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To avoid this error, I deleted the entire table and recreated a new table.

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Shahfaisal
Solution Sage
Solution Sage

The issue is with the name you provided for the new column as there is already an existing column with that exact name in the table. Please choose a different name for the new column.

mounikareddy
New Member

i think you should Rename the column to proceed.

But Power BI does not give a enough time to change column name.

It immediately shows the error dialog right after I clicked the "New column" button.

To avoid this error, I deleted the entire table and recreated a new table.

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