Circular Dependency Error

[Anonymous]

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

[dax]

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]

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]

@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.

[Anonymous]

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]

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

[Anonymous]

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 · Accepted solution]

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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