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SurendraD
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Error: circular dependency was detected Unable to create the Calculated Column

Hi All,
I have two tables in power bi like - Dispatch_ref and Derived_fod as one to many relationship.

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when I try to create a calculated column in dispatch_ref table. "A circular dependency was detected: Dispatch_ref[Column], Dispatch_ref[Picked], Dispatch_ref[Column]". Iam facing issue with this. 

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I have checked all resources to resolve this but i couldn't find solution for this. Can any one please help me to fix this 

@dax @dadaday @daxdax @daxdaxdax @mPower 



 

 

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Anonymous
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Hi @SurendraD ,

 

Given the error message you shared, it appears that the calculated column you are trying to create in the table somehow ends up referencing itself.

 

I suggest you create measure instead of calculated column to achieve your needs.

 

Here is a case solution that may be useful to you:

Solved: Circular Dependency on Calculated Columns - Microsoft Fabric Community

 

If you want a deeper understanding of circular dependencies, see below:

Understanding circular dependencies in DAX - SQLBI

 

If you have any further questions please feel free to contact me.

 

I would be grateful if you could provide me with sample data for testing, please remove any sensitive data in advance.

 

Best Regards,
Yang
Community Support Team

 

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If I misunderstand your needs or you still have problems on it, please feel free to let us know. Thanks a lot!

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