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Aklys
Helper I
2 years ago
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Max Date from Dim table using Fact table filter applied

Been scrolling through the forums but haven't found an answer to this yet (likely searching the wrong terms), hoping someone here can point me in the right direction. I'm just coming back to the Data Analytics field after an extended period away so trying to shake off that rust. I hope the format I put it in below is easy to follow and that I haven't doubled up on this question.

 

The Overview
I have two tables dimDates and Transactions (in fact there are two Transaction tables but will keep this example with one as they are independent) with a relationship based on a dateKey field that is "DimDates 1>* Transactions". Tables look something like this (created with random dates just to demonstrate example date table is a full featured table of dates):

DateDateKey
2019-05-231
2020-07-302
2020-01-083
2022-06-254

 

DateKeyAccountAmount
3A20
2A30
2B4
1C5

 

The Issue

I'm looking to create a card that displays the latest transaction date  and total transactions with a visual filter based on Account. So a card filtered for Account A would display "2020-07-30" and "50". Unfortunately when I do this currently due to the direction of the relationship I only get the last date of the DimDates table "2022-06-25".

 

Attempts to resolve
I attempted to try resolve this with changing both direction and it solves the problem for the card but creates no end of issues for other visuals such as rolling totals, so that wasn't viable. I attempted to solve it with a measure using the DAX Related but it can't seem to interact with the DimDates table for some reason.

  • Here is the solution:

     

     

     

    Model view:

     

    I usually don't ask, but this time I'd appreciate an Accepted solution with a thumbs up.  😁 Cheers!

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  • Element115's avatar
    Element115
    Memorable Member

    Here is the solution:

     

     

     

    Model view:

     

    I usually don't ask, but this time I'd appreciate an Accepted solution with a thumbs up.  😁 Cheers!

    • Aklys's avatar
      Aklys
      Helper I

      That worked a charm. I thought for a second it wasn't working as  the cards were showing up blank. But I think it was because it tooks a while for the measures to populate.

      • Element115's avatar
        Element115
        Memorable Member

        Weird, should be instant.  At least, it is on my PC.