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I have the following Matrix
The columns 1 budget 2 comm 3 actual are all splits of one field.
My table has rows of values and types, I am using the types to pull into these three categories.
I'd like to add a column total of budget - comm - actual to show a variance.
I can't define a formula as all the values are held in the same field and the value type is all i have to differentiate between them. Can anyone help please
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@jamiefisher Sorry, having trouble following, can you post sample data as text and expected output?
Not really enough information to go on, please first check if your issue is a common issue listed here: https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Community-Blog/Before-You-Post-Read-This/ba-p/1116882
Also, please see this post regarding How to Get Your Question Answered Quickly: https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Community-Blog/How-to-Get-Your-Question-Answered-Quickly/ba-p/38490
The most important parts are:
1. Sample data as text, use the table tool in the editing bar
2. Expected output from sample data
3. Explanation in words of how to get from 1. to 2.
Thanks for coming back - below is the text
| Row Labels | 1 Budget | 2 Comm | 3 Actual | Grand Total |
| 50100-CORPORATE | £650,743.80 | £0.00 | £245,539.94 | £896,283.74 |
| 50300-BUSINESS SERVICES | £740,464.80 | £10,556.01 | £583,606.00 | £1,334,626.81 |
| Grand Total | £1,391,208.60 | £10,556.01 | £829,145.94 | £2,230,910.55 |
I want a calculated total of 1 - 2 -3
However. 1,2 & 3 are calcuated from table like this
50300 Value 100 type 1
50100 Value 200 type 2
50300 Value 100 type 2
So I have a new column setup to say is type is 1 budget if type is 2 actual etc
I hope this explains properly
@jamiefisher OK, so are 1 Budget, 2 Comm, 3 Actual are those measures or are those values in a column?
I mean, in general you should be able to create a measure like the following:
Measure =
VAR __1 = SUMX( FILTER( 'Table'[Column] = "1 Budget" ), [Value] )
VAR __2 = SUMX( FILTER( 'Table'[Column] = "1 Budget" ), [Value] )
VAR __3 = SUMX( FILTER( 'Table'[Column] = "1 Budget" ), [Value] )
VAR __Result = __1 - __2 - __3
RETURN
__Result
Note, I am making assumptions about your data model because I don't know what it actually looks like.
Hi sorry for not explaining this properly. I have deatiled table below and the visual outcome I am looking for. I do not have a value column for each type in the table so cannot find a way to create a formual to subtract one figure from another
| TABLE | |||||
| Subj | CC | Period | Tran Date | Financial Value | Balance Class |
| 020201 | 50300 | 11 | 27 Feb 2025 | 3270.74 | AB |
| 020201 | 50300 | 11 | 27 Feb 2025 | 3270.74 | AB |
| 020201 | 50300 | 11 | 27 Feb 2025 | -300000.00 | BX |
| 020201 | 50300 | 11 | 27 Feb 2025 | 3270.74 | AB |
| 020201 | 50300 | 11 | 27 Feb 2025 | 3436.55 | AB |
| 020201 | 50300 | 11 | 27 Feb 2025 | 3988.71 | AB |
| 020201 | 50300 | 11 | 27 Feb 2025 | 3988.71 | AB |
| 020201 | 50300 | 11 | 27 Feb 2025 | 351401.00 | BX |
| DESIRED VISUAL RESULT | |||||
| Row Labels | AB | BX | Variance | ||
| 020201 | 21226.19 | 51401.00 | 30174.81 | ||
| 50300 | 21226.19 | 51401.00 | 30174.81 | ||
| Grand Total | 21226.19 | 51401.00 | 30174.81 | ||
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