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krichmond
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Helper IV

Keep getting this error message when trying to save a metric after applying the "SUM" function.

Keep getting this error message when trying to save a metric after applying the "SUM" function. Any idea what is causing this?

 

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amitchandak
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@krichmond , Close all power bi files. And try opening that file and try to create it again.

Make sure you are on the latest version of power bi and there are window's update pending

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amitchandak
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Super User

@krichmond , Close all power bi files. And try opening that file and try to create it again.

Make sure you are on the latest version of power bi and there are window's update pending

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Microsoft Fabric Series 60+ Videos YouTube
Microsoft Fabric Hindi End to End YouTube

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