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My goal is to replace empty date values in a table to a custom date value (31/12/9999 e.g.) by adding a new column where I use an IF function.
The new column should be composed out of '31/12/9999' is the value in column X is blank, while if the value in column X is not blank, the column should take the value that is in column X.
The custom column formula I use is IF ( ISBLANK ([Date Finished]) , ("31/12/9999"), [Date Finished]), but I receive the error: Expression.Error: The name 'IF' wasn't recognized. Make sure it's spelled correctly.
@Anonymous
IF ( ISBLANK ([Date Finished]) , DATE(9999,12,31), [Date Finished])
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dax/date-function-dax
Refre the above link to learn about DATE function
Regards,
Manikumar
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I don not see where this helps my problem? 🙂
@Anonymous ,
You are trying DAX in Power query.
Please use the same DAX with Calculated column.
Regards,
Manikumar
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Dear, I still receive the same error. If something wrong with my settings?
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