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Kai_PBI
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1 year ago
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Forecasting tool - issue using 'ignore the last'

I've been struggiling with this issue for some time now and not sure what the issue is.

I have got monthly data extracts, which provide submission data. One column provides 'start of the week' and I use this for the timeline and then a Count of submissions to create a basic line chart. My aim was to add the Forecasting feature within Power BI to Forecast 6 months. 

My issue is, the Forecast line will only appear if I ignore the last months data. If it is set to 0 (which I want, as I want it to create a forecast taking into account every month) it will error and say there is a date issue. If I ignore the last month, it works..

 

I have got 5 months worth of data, and everytime I update it, it works, but only if I ignore the latest month. Any ideas?

 

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  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    1 year ago

    Hi Kai_PBI ,
    I agree with SamWiseOwl , and here's what I'd like to add.

    The first thing that needs to be applied to the x-axis is the date hierarchy

    Then on top of that you need to drill down to the month level

    Then turn on the predict button to make it happen

    As you reported, it is not possible to make predictions without regular intervals, just as if you drill down to the day level again, it will suggest that it is not possible to make predictions because the date of the previous data point, is not the same as the date interval of the next date point. The only way to do normal separation is by month, year or quarter.

    Best regards,
    Albert He

    If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly

     

     

     

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  • Kai_PBI's avatar
    Kai_PBI
    New Member
    1 year ago

    The forecast line dissapears entirely. I then get a error staying the data is too irregular. 

     

    • SamWiseOwl's avatar
      SamWiseOwl
      Super User
      1 year ago

      Would it possible to provide a sample of the data with the dates but with any private data removed. 

      • Kai_PBI's avatar
        Kai_PBI
        New Member
        1 year ago

        Usually there are staff numbers inbetween this. I also had to strip alot of data out to fit in below. But you should be able to replicate my visual with the data below:

        MonthSigned off by employee(Yes/No)
        14 October 2024yes
        14 October 2024yes
        14 October 2024yes
        14 October 2024yes
        14 October 2024yes
        14 October 2024yes
        14 October 2024yes
        14 October 2024yes
        14 October 2024yes
        14 October 2024yes
        14 October 2024yes
        14 October 2024yes
        14 October 2024yes
        14 October 2024yes
        14 October 2024yes
        14 October 2024yes
        14 October 2024yes
        14 October 2024yes
        14 October 2024yes
        14 October 2024yes
        14 October 2024yes
        14 October 2024yes
        14 October 2024yes
        14 October 2024yes
        14 October 2024yes
        14 October 2024yes
        14 October 2024yes
        14 October 2024yes
        14 October 2024yes
        14 October 2024yes
        14 October 2024yes
        14 October 2024yes
        14 October 2024yes
        14 October 2024yes
        14 October 2024yes
        14 October 2024yes
        14 October 2024yes
        14 October 2024yes
        14 October 2024yes
        14 October 2024yes
        14 October 2024yes
        14 October 2024yes
        14 October 2024yes
        14 October 2024yes
        14 October 2024yes
        14 October 2024yes
        14 October 2024yes
        14 October 2024yes
        14 October 2024yes
        14 October 2024yes
        14 October 2024yes
        14 October 2024yes
        14 October 2024yes
        14 October 2024yes
        14 October 2024yes
        14 October 2024yes
        27 November 2024yes
        27 November 2024yes
        27 November 2024yes
        27 November 2024yes
        27 November 2024yes
        27 November 2024yes
        27 November 2024yes
        27 November 2024yes
        27 November 2024yes
        27 November 2024yes
        27 November 2024yes
        27 November 2024yes
        27 November 2024yes
        27 November 2024yes
        27 November 2024yes
        27 November 2024yes
        27 November 2024yes
        27 November 2024yes
        27 November 2024yes
        27 November 2024yes
        27 November 2024yes
        27 November 2024yes
        27 November 2024yes
        27 November 2024yes
        27 November 2024yes
        27 November 2024yes
        27 November 2024yes
        27 November 2024yes
        27 November 2024yes
        27 November 2024yes
        27 November 2024yes
        27 November 2024yes
        27 November 2024yes
        27 November 2024yes
        27 November 2024yes
        27 November 2024yes
        27 November 2024yes
        27 November 2024yes
        27 November 2024yes
        27 November 2024yes
        27 November 2024yes
        27 November 2024yes
        27 November 2024yes
        27 November 2024yes
        27 November 2024yes
        27 November 2024yes
        27 November 2024yes
        27 November 2024yes
        27 November 2024yes
        27 November 2024yes
        27 November 2024yes
        27 November 2024yes
        27 November 2024yes
        27 November 2024yes
        27 November 2024yes
        27 November 2024yes
        09 December 2024yes
        09 December 2024yes
        09 December 2024yes
        09 December 2024yes
        09 December 2024yes
        09 December 2024yes
        09 December 2024yes
        09 December 2024yes
        09 December 2024yes
        09 December 2024yes
        09 December 2024yes
        09 December 2024yes
        09 December 2024yes
        09 December 2024yes
        09 December 2024yes
        09 December 2024yes
        09 December 2024yes
        09 December 2024yes
        09 December 2024yes
        09 December 2024yes
        09 December 2024yes
        09 December 2024yes
        09 December 2024yes
        09 December 2024yes
        09 December 2024yes
        09 December 2024yes
        09 December 2024yes
        09 December 2024yes
        09 December 2024yes
        09 December 2024yes
        09 December 2024yes
        09 December 2024yes
        09 December 2024yes
        09 December 2024yes
        09 December 2024yes
        09 December 2024yes
        09 December 2024yes
        09 December 2024yes
        09 December 2024yes
        09 December 2024yes
        09 December 2024yes
        09 December 2024yes
        09 December 2024yes
        09 December 2024yes
        09 December 2024yes
        09 December 2024yes
        09 December 2024yes
        09 December 2024yes
        09 December 2024yes
        09 December 2024yes
        09 December 2024yes
        09 December 2024yes
        09 December 2024yes
        09 December 2024yes
        09 December 2024yes
        09 December 2024yes
        06 January 2025yes
        06 January 2025yes
        06 January 2025yes
        06 January 2025yes
        06 January 2025yes
        06 January 2025yes
        06 January 2025yes
        06 January 2025yes
        06 January 2025yes
        06 January 2025yes
        06 January 2025yes
        06 January 2025yes
        06 January 2025yes
        06 January 2025yes
        06 January 2025yes
        06 January 2025yes
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        06 January 2025yes
        06 January 2025yes
        06 January 2025yes
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        06 January 2025yes
        06 January 2025yes
        06 January 2025yes
        06 January 2025yes
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        06 January 2025yes
        06 January 2025yes
        06 January 2025yes
  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    Not applicable
    1 year ago

    Hi Kai_PBI ,
    I agree with SamWiseOwl , and here's what I'd like to add.

    The first thing that needs to be applied to the x-axis is the date hierarchy

    Then on top of that you need to drill down to the month level

    Then turn on the predict button to make it happen

    As you reported, it is not possible to make predictions without regular intervals, just as if you drill down to the day level again, it will suggest that it is not possible to make predictions because the date of the previous data point, is not the same as the date interval of the next date point. The only way to do normal separation is by month, year or quarter.

    Best regards,
    Albert He

    If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly