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Anonymous
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6 years ago
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Circular Dependency Error

Hi Guys,   I am a self-taught power bi user so I kind of still have problems when it comes to creating measures and columns.    I attempted to create a calculated column which shows me vs Previou...
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  • dax's avatar
    dax
    6 years ago

    Hi Anonymous , 

    You could try to use below calculated column to see whether it work or not.

    SoM2 = CALCULATE(SUM(Sheet1[Sales]),FILTER(Sheet1, YEAR(Sheet1[MONTH])*100+MONTH(Sheet1[MONTH])= YEAR(EARLIER(Sheet1[MONTH]))*100+MONTH(EARLIER(Sheet1[MONTH]))-1))

    I use sheet2 in your sample as dataset. You could refer to my sample for details.

     

    Best Regards,
    Zoe Zhi

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

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amitchandak
Super User
6 years ago

Anonymous , This seems strange. But anyways, you should prefer to create a date table and join that with you date and use that in previous month

Like

Column = Sheet1[SoM2] - CALCULATE(SUM(Sheet1[SoM2]), PREVIOUSMONTH(Date[Date]))

 

Also in time intelligence do not .Date , Have a date table in case you have time stamp

Column = Sheet1[SoM2] - CALCULATE(SUM(Sheet1[SoM2]), PREVIOUSMONTH(Sheet1[MONTH])) // Not [Date] it is .Date
 New Date = [Month].date

Column = Sheet1[SoM2] - CALCULATE(SUM(Sheet1[SoM2]), PREVIOUSMONTH(Sheet1[New Date]))

 

To get the best of the time intelligence function. Make sure you have a date calendar and it has been marked as the date in model view. Also, join it with the date column of your fact/s. Refer :
https://radacad.com/creating-calendar-table-in-power-bi-using-dax-functions
https://www.archerpoint.com/blog/Posts/creating-date-table-power-bi
https://www.sqlbi.com/articles/creating-a-simple-date-table-in-dax/

See if my webinar on Time Intelligence can help: https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Webinars-and-Video-Gallery/PowerBI-Time-Intelligence-Calendar-WTD-YTD-LYTD-Week-Over-Week/m-p/1051626#M184


Appreciate your Kudos.

 

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Anonymous
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6 years ago

Hi amitchandak ,

 

Thank you so much for your response. 

 

I tried doing what you suggested but I still keep getting the same error, any idea what could be done?

 

Thanks again for you help!

  • amitchandak's avatar
    amitchandak
    Super User
    6 years ago

    Anonymous ,Can you share sample data and sample output in table format? Or a sample pbix after removing sensitive data.

     

    • Anonymous's avatar
      Anonymous
      Not applicable
      6 years ago

      Hi amitchandak ,

       

      I attached the link for the data sample as per your request. 

      https://1drv.ms/x/s!Arv02489nwCfasEg-exG0dn1HhM?e=JpYVcf 

      Within the dashboard I created a calculated column for the SoM: 

       


      SoM2 = Sheet1[Sales (mio)]/CALCULATE(SUM(Sheet1[Mio Sales]),FILTER(Sheet1,Sheet1[MONTH]=EARLIER(Sheet1[MONTH])))

       

      and now I am looking to get a vs Previous month between jan and feb, however, as already stated I keep getting the circular dependency error.

       

      Thanks!
      • dax's avatar
        dax
        Community Support
        6 years ago

        Hi Anonymous , 

        You could try to use below calculated column to see whether it work or not.

        SoM2 = CALCULATE(SUM(Sheet1[Sales]),FILTER(Sheet1, YEAR(Sheet1[MONTH])*100+MONTH(Sheet1[MONTH])= YEAR(EARLIER(Sheet1[MONTH]))*100+MONTH(EARLIER(Sheet1[MONTH]))-1))

        I use sheet2 in your sample as dataset. You could refer to my sample for details.

         

        Best Regards,
        Zoe Zhi

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