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hb0135
Helper III
Helper III

Data Format Error

Hello,

I Have change the data in  both type i.e Whole number and Text also then also i am getting an error and the data is 13-2,13-3 format 

 

Thanks

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You can't convert a dash to number.

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hb0135
Helper III
Helper III

Hello,

I am not trying to Subtract it is dash 13-3

You can't convert a dash to number.

Hello, 

But i am also trying  to convert that 13-3 into text then also ts showing and error

Hi,

Ok Thanks 

 

JorgePinho
Solution Sage
Solution Sage

You're trying to convert "13-3" to number but that is text. Power BI can't make the subtraction and assume it is a number (10).

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