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5 years ago
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If SELECTEDVALUE returns blank, use default value - can not get AlternateResult to work

Hi PowerBI community!

 

I am been working on this problem for some time and can not seem to figure it out. Here is the scenario:

  • I have a matrix with total amounts by currencies on it, and I want to calculate a new value based on a target percent.
  • My table with the target percents will either have the currency listed, or if not specified will have a 'default' target percent.
  •  For the matrix I want to show the target percent if the currency is listed or the 'default' target if not.

This is what I get so far, essentialy I want to move the target percent from the blank row to the GBP row

I have tried SELECTEDVALUE, using the AlternateResult, but will not show the 'default value':

Thanks four your time, and have included a sample file if helpful. Thank you!!!

 

 

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  • AlexisOlson's avatar
    AlexisOlson
    5 years ago

    I'd try defining the default value as a variable. It's easier to debug that way.

    Target (SelectedValue) =
VAR Default =
    LOOKUPVALUE ( Target[Target], Target[Currency], "Default" )
RETURN
    IF ( NOT ISEMPTY ( Amount ), SELECTEDVALUE ( Target[Target], Default ) )

     

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  • AlexisOlson's avatar
    AlexisOlson
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    5 years ago

    I'd try defining the default value as a variable. It's easier to debug that way.

    Target (SelectedValue) =
VAR Default =
    LOOKUPVALUE ( Target[Target], Target[Currency], "Default" )
RETURN
    IF ( NOT ISEMPTY ( Amount ), SELECTEDVALUE ( Target[Target], Default ) )

     

    • Anonymous's avatar
      Anonymous
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      5 years ago

      AlexisOlson Awesome! Thanks so much for taking a look, and figuring it out. much appreciated.