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mmar141
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Finding the difference two sources from a single column.

Hello,

I need help with a measure to find the differences between two sources.   

 

My table looks like this

mmar141_1-1692637661446.png

 

 

And I'd need the measure to calculate the difference

like this

mmar141_0-1692637616358.png

 

Can anyone help?

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parry2k
Super User
Super User

@mmar141 add following measures:

 

Sum Value = SUM ( Table[Value] )

Sum Source A = CALCULATE ( [Sum Value], Table[Source] = "A" )
Sum Source B = CALCULATE ( [Sum Value], Table[Source] = "B" )

Sum Diff = [Sum Source B] - [Sum Source A] 

 

Use these measures in the visual and you should be good to go.



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parry2k
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@mmar141 these are 4 different measures, you have to add it one by one



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parry2k
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@mmar141 add following measures:

 

Sum Value = SUM ( Table[Value] )

Sum Source A = CALCULATE ( [Sum Value], Table[Source] = "A" )
Sum Source B = CALCULATE ( [Sum Value], Table[Source] = "B" )

Sum Diff = [Sum Source B] - [Sum Source A] 

 

Use these measures in the visual and you should be good to go.



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If my solution proved useful, I'd be delighted to receive Kudos. When you put effort into asking a question, it's equally thoughtful to acknowledge and give Kudos to the individual who helped you solve the problem. It's a small gesture that shows appreciation and encouragement! ❤


Did I answer your question? Mark my post as a solution. Proud to be a Super User! Appreciate your Kudos 🙂
Feel free to email me with any of your BI needs.

Wow.  I was overthinking this.  Much appreciated!

I get the error 

The syntax for 'Value' is incorrect. (DAX(Sum Value = SUM ( 'Table'[Value] )Sum Source A = CALCULATE ( [Sum Value], 'Table'[Source] = "A" )Sum Source B = CALCULATE ( [Sum Value], 'Table'[Source] = "B" )Sum Difference = [Sum Source B] - [Sum Source A] )).

Difference = Sum Value = SUM ( 'Table'[Value] )

Sum Source A = CALCULATE ( [Sum Value], 'Table'[Source] = "A" )
Sum Source B = CALCULATE ( [Sum Value], 'Table'[Source] = "B" )

Sum Difference = [Sum Source B] - [Sum Source A]

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