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Anonymous
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Finding differences between tables

I have two datasets that need to be compared, with Power BI displaying the differences between the two columns.

 

For instance, I have two datasets (.csv files) from two different systems, both with a columns identified "Order Number".  Is there a simple DAX statement that will tell me if I have a match (or not) between the two files?

 

Thanks!

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Phil_Seamark
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HI @Anonymous

 

The EXCEPT function in DAX can give you a list of values that happen to be in one table, but not the other (and vice versa).  If you create a calculated table using this function you can quickly focus in on any differences.

 

https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/query-bi/dax/except-function-dax


To learn more about DAX visit : aka.ms/practicalDAX

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Phil_Seamark
Microsoft Employee
Microsoft Employee

HI @Anonymous

 

The EXCEPT function in DAX can give you a list of values that happen to be in one table, but not the other (and vice versa).  If you create a calculated table using this function you can quickly focus in on any differences.

 

https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/query-bi/dax/except-function-dax


To learn more about DAX visit : aka.ms/practicalDAX

Proud to be a Datanaut!

Anonymous
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Thanks @Phil_Seamark

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