Issue sorting column by another column

cottrera , seem like there no one-to-one mapping between the values of the column and the sort column

How to Create Sort Column and Solve Related Errors:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KK1zu4MBb-c

Hi , You are trying to sort the data in 'ExpiryAnalysis_1' based on the values in 'Order_'. 

• Uniqueness Requirement: For the sorting operation to work, each value in 'ExpiryAnalysis_1' should correspond to a single, unique value in 'Order_'. However, in your data, it seems that there are instances where a single value in 'ExpiryAnalysis_1' is associated with multiple different values in 'Order_'.

• Conflict: The presence of multiple 'Order_' values for the same 'ExpiryAnalysis_1' value creates a conflict, preventing the sort operation from being performed as intende

   

   

  To resolve this issue, you need to ensure that each value in 'ExpiryAnalysis_1' has a unique corresponding value in 'Order_'. Here are some ways to do that:

  1. Select a Different Column for Sorting: If another column in your dataset has a unique value for each 'ExpiryAnalysis_1' entry, you can use that column instead.

  2. Aggregate 'Order_' Values: Combine the multiple 'Order_' values into a single value for each 'ExpiryAnalysis_1'. For example, you might take the average, maximum, or sum of the 'Order_' values.

      

      

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cottrera

Hi cottrera 

yup this issue occurs when your sort by column having multiplt duplicate values. sort by column works perfectly when you have unique records in your column.

try below videos for better understanding
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUaJQxLrdCQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxFp8NJpjz0

Note: try to reset your power bi file. sometime cache also causes the same issue. 
if you have similar format like beloe
No: sort by column
A      1
A      1
A      1
B      2

B      2
C     3
C     3

If you hsve similar format structure then must be cache issue. try to reset of install new PBI version may help you to fix aboev problem.

I hope i answer your qustion!