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Giada_Togliatti
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Error in filter formula

Hi,

I have sample data of a superstore and I want to filter orders which have quantity>5, I tried to do a formula like this

Measure = FILTER(Orders; Orders[Quantity]>5)
but I have this error: 
The expression refers to multiple columns. Multiple columns cannot be converted to a scalar value.
What is the meaning and how can I reach the result?
Thank you
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amitchandak
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@Giada_Togliatti , Create a measure like this. Use it in card visual or with order number/ID on other visuals

 

calculate(countrows(Orders), FILTER(Orders; Orders[Quantity]>5))

 

Filter return table not a value

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AilleryO
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Hi,

Can you tell us more about your expectation as a final result.

 

A list of order, counting them, make a sum of their total amount ?

 

For a list use a CALCULATETABLE function, or a CALCULATE if you want a single result (COUNT, SUM...)

Hope it helps

amitchandak
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@Giada_Togliatti , Create a measure like this. Use it in card visual or with order number/ID on other visuals

 

calculate(countrows(Orders), FILTER(Orders; Orders[Quantity]>5))

 

Filter return table not a value

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