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NikkiC
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IF formula not working when creating a custom column

Hi

 

I am trying to compare two date columns to see if one is greater than the other. The formula I am trying to use is:

 

=IF([Training record completed date]>[training record Due Date], "Yes", "No")

 

The error message I get it Expression.Error. The name 'IF' wasn't recognised. Make sure it's spelled correctly.

 

I have no clue as to why it isn't working. Please can anyone offer me a solution?

 

Thanks

Nikki 

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DataInsights
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@NikkiC,

 

The IF function is different in Power Query. Try this:

 

if [Training record completed date] > [training record Due Date] then "Yes" else "No"




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NikkiC
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That worked thank you so much!

DataInsights
Super User
Super User

@NikkiC,

 

The IF function is different in Power Query. Try this:

 

if [Training record completed date] > [training record Due Date] then "Yes" else "No"




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