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I have a dashboard with a few tables with numeric values. I feel like the data types are set correctly. I changed and verified them in the query. When I view the columns in the model view, the columns show the Σ symbol which should indicate that they can be aggregated/summarized. I also have all of these columns set to "Sum" in the Summarization window:
However when I look at the same columns in report/data views they do not have the Σ and, for example, cannot be added as values to a matrix. However they still act like values in measures.
I have over a dozen of these columns so I really don't want to make measures duplicating each one. I do have some relationships set up in a star schema but I don't think that is the issue. What is keeping these columns from summarizing?
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I think my file was corrupted. I rebuilt everything in a new file and all the numeric values are summarizing.
See below:
Hi @Anonymous
The model looks fine. It's very unusual. Are you able to share the PBIX or is it confidential?
I'm happy to sign an NDA prior to accessing if necessary.
Theo
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I can't share. I may copy the fact table alone to another file to see if it's a model issue.
Hi @Anonymous
Can you please provide a screenshot of your entire Data Model view? If you can please extend each table so that all fields are visible, it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Theo
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