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HugoDataAve2023
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FIRSTDATE doesn't work as expected

I created a simple measure = FIRSTDATE(Table[column].[Date]). In this column the first date is 2023-12-04, but when I put in the visual Card, it shows 2023-01-01. I having seen some people with problems using this function and others by helping improving formulas, however no one answer why doesn't work as expected?

PS.: I am not english native speaker, any doubt just ask.

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Dangar332
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hi, @HugoDataAve2023 

problem occure due to  (.[Date]) part
try only 

measure = FIRSTDATE(Table[column])

 

check below image and check my first date in left table

 

without (.[Date])

Dangar332_1-1704373952866.png

 

with (.[Date])

Dangar332_0-1704373933620.png

 

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Dangar332
Super User
Super User

hi, @HugoDataAve2023 

problem occure due to  (.[Date]) part
try only 

measure = FIRSTDATE(Table[column])

 

check below image and check my first date in left table

 

without (.[Date])

Dangar332_1-1704373952866.png

 

with (.[Date])

Dangar332_0-1704373933620.png

 

It work. Thanks.

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