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ilcaa72
Helper IV
8 years ago
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Measure not producing proper result in Matrix table

enclosed is a workbook   i am trying to create a Matrix that shows the difference between current month and previous month. i am having trouble with the calculation.  if I use a 'card' i can select...
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  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    8 years ago

    ilcaa72,

    Please use Date format instead of Date Hierarchy format in Matrix Column.  Measure returns incorrect data due to the Date Hierarchy.



    Regards,
    Lydia

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Anonymous
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8 years ago

ilcaa72,

Please use Date format instead of Date Hierarchy format in Matrix Column.  Measure returns incorrect data due to the Date Hierarchy.



Regards,
Lydia

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    ilcaa72
    Helper IV
    8 years ago

    thanks Lydia, it works

     

    can you explain why changing the Date Column value between Hiearchy or just Date makes a difference?

     

    if I choose the Date Hiearchy it will display the raw values, but if i change it to 'Date' it will display the differences, i think that was my problem with my original solution cause the formmula is the same..  thanks for any insight you can provide

     

     

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    ilcaa72
    Helper IV
    8 years ago

    I need help with this issue... cause I did change the Date to just "Date" and I can see the difference in values (great)... BUT, i created an Index column in Power Query to sort the dates in reverse... when I apply and go back to Power BI, then select Date and sortby this new index column.... it sorts correctly (like i want) BUT the values all turn to ZEROS!!

     

    can you give me a recommendation on how to resolve these issues and make it ALL work?  

    • Anonymous's avatar
      Anonymous
      Not applicable
      8 years ago

      ilcaa72,

      Kindly share the new PBIX file here.

      Regards,
      Lydia

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        ilcaa72
        Helper IV
        8 years ago

        hi Lydia,

         

        i created a index in power query.  If i change the "Sort by", for date to Index in PBI, the values change.  here is a screenshot and the workbook, thanks for the help.  i cant figure it out!  https://1drv.ms/u/s!Av69y58QJYzRjyK7uV29mJleakUo