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How to copy value in measure to calculated column

Is it possible to copy existing values in measure to calculated column (new column)?
I tried to copy, but the value can't be displayed and error

 

Is there any other way to copy measure value to calculated column?

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Henrykong_
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Hi @PowerVisualBI ,

 

There is a difference between measure and calculated column, and it is not possible to convert the formula directly between the two.
For measure:

  • Calculated using all of the filters: Contextual Filtering.
  • Isn’t saved and isn’t calculated ahead of time.
  • When you put it on a report page and alter a slicer, filter, or tap on a column chart or any other visual to highlight and it affects this measure’s value, it’s computed on the go.
  • Calculation uses the CPU.

For calculated column:

  • Calculation by row: Row Context
  • Retained in memory (consumes RAM)
  • Computed at the time the report is refreshed (either scheduled basis or manual)
  •  

Common conversion steps are referenced below:(convert a measure to a calculated column in Power BI)

  • Step 1: Pick the measure column that you want to convert into a calculated column (do not tick the checkbox to include the column in the sheet; only select the column).
  • Step 2: In the “Default Summarization” selection, any aggregation will be applied by default.
  • Step 3: From the drop-down menu, choose “Do Not Summarize.”

For more details, you can read related blog:

Calculated Column and Measure in Power BI (powerbiconsulting.com)


Best Regards,
Henry


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