Complex Measure Not Displaying results when placed with a raw data column in a visual

[mdm2025]

Hi everyone,

I'm facing a challenge with a 100% stacked column chart in Power BI and would appreciate any insights or suggestions.

• I have a calculated measure (let's call it Measure A) that simply counts rows. When I use this in the Y-axis and add a categorical column(4 possible text values) from the data model to the Legend field, the chart displays correctly with the expected breakdown.
• However, when I replace Measure A with a more complex measure (Measure B)—which includes multiple filtering conditions—the chart goes blank as soon as I add the Legend field.
• I’ve tested Measure B separately and confirmed it returns correct results in other visuals when not combined with the respective data column. It works with other columns of raw data however.
• I also tried switching the visual type (e.g., to a regular column chart), and noticed that Measure B works only when the Legend field is removed. Adding the Legend causes it to go blank again, even without any slicers or filters applied.

Has anyone encountered a similar issue where a measure works fine until a Legend field is added? Could this be related to context transition, evaluation order, or something else in the DAX logic?

Appreciate your support. 

[v-karpurapud]

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[v-karpurapud]

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[v-karpurapud · Accepted solution]

Hi @mdm2025 

Thank you for reaching out to the Microsoft Fabric Community Forum.
 

As @samratpbi mentioned, the issue likely stems from filter context, not the complexity of the measure. When a field is added to the Legend, Power BI applies a separate filter for each category, which can affect how your measure evaluates especially if it relies on specific row-level or cross-table filters.

Also verify that the relationships in your data model are correctly defined and active, as missing or inactive relationships can prevent the measure from resolving properly in visuals with categorical breakdowns.

I hope this information is helpful. . If you have any further questions, please let us know. we can assist you further.

Regards,

Microsoft Fabric Community Support Team.
 

[samratpbi]

Hi, I think it is not about complexity, it may be about filter context. When you have something in legend,, corresponding filter context is applied to the measure. Please check also whether you have proper relationship defined.

Having said all these, without looking into the data and your actual measure, its difficult to confirm what exactly happening.

If this helps to resolve your problem then mark it as solution.

Thanks - Samrat