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Anonymous
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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 Previous Month data for our product's SoM and I used the following equation: 

 

Column = Sheet1[SoM2] - CALCULATE(SUM(Sheet1[SoM2]), PREVIOUSMONTH(Sheet1[MONTH].[Date]))
 
However, I keep getting this error
 

 

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dax
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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

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dax
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Hi @Anonymous , 

If possible could you please inform me more detailed information(such as your expected output and your sample data )? Then I will help you more correctly.

Please do mask sensitive data before uploading.

Thanks for your understanding and support.
Best Regards,
Zoe Zhi

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Anonymous
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Hi @dax

 

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!
amitchandak
Super User
Super User

@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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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!

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

 

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Anonymous
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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
Community Support
Community Support

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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