Measure using slicer value in two different ways

[M_Ulloa]

Hi data gurus,

I have an issue that I'm hoping one of you may be able to help with. With the following test data:

Initiating Org	Ending Org	Count
A	B	1
B	B	32
C	B	1
D	B	3
E	B	2
F	B	1
B	C	2
B	G	1
B	E	10
B	F	1

I have a slicer on "Ending Org" and two measures:

Measure1: CALCULATE([Count], FILTER(myTable, myTable[Initiating Org] = myTable[Ending Org]))

Measure2: CALCULATE([Count], FILTER(myTable, myTable[Initiating Org] <> myTable[Ending Org]))

These plot correctly on a table visual. The issue is that I want to somehow show where Initiating Org <> Ending Org, but taking into consideration the Initiating Org, so the table visual when filtered for Ending Org B, shows the last 4 lines, where it's the "Initiating Org". I've been able to get the count to work with:

Measure3: CALCULATE([Count], FILTER(ALL(myTable),
myTable[Initiating Org] = SELECTEDVALUE(myTable[Ending Org]) &&
myTable[Ending Org] <> SELECTEDVALUE(myTable[Ending Org]) ) )

But this doesn't plot correctly in a table or matrix visual as it shows the total result (14) in all rows. The expected result would be:

Initiating Org	Ending Org	Count	Measure 1	Measure 2	Measure 3
A	B	1		1
B	B	32	32
C	B	1		1	2
D	B	3		3
E	B	2		2	10
F	B	1		1	1
B	G	1			1
		41	32	8	14

Any help is greatly appreciated! I would have attached a dummy .pbix, but Microsoft doesn't allow such things for "new" users, even though I've been registered in this forum since 2020.

[v-priyankata]

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[v-priyankata]

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[rohit1991 · Accepted solution]

Hi @M_Ulloa ,

Thanks for the detailed explanation and example—this is a classic scenario where context transition in DAX can trip things up, especially when working with slicers and row context in visuals. The issue with your Measure3 returning the same value across all rows stems from the use of SELECTEDVALUE, which doesn't behave as expected when used in a row-level evaluation within a table visual. Instead, you’ll want to leverage the current row context to dynamically reference the “Initiating Org” rather than relying solely on the slicer’s value.

One approach is to use VALUES or directly reference the row context using myTable[Initiating Org] in your measure. Try modifying Measure3 like this:

Measure3 = 
CALCULATE(
    [Count],
    FILTER(
        ALL(myTable),
        myTable[Initiating Org] = EARLIER(myTable[Initiating Org]) &&
        myTable[Ending Org] = SELECTEDVALUE(myTable[Ending Org]) &&
        myTable[Initiating Org] <> myTable[Ending Org]
    ))

Alternatively, consider using a calculated column if you're looking to simplify row-level logic. If EARLIER doesn't quite solve it, using variables to explicitly capture the row-level values might be more reliable in a measure context. Let me know if you'd like help rewriting it that way. You're on the right track, and with a small tweak to respect row context, your visual should display as expected.

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[Irwan]

hello @M_Ulloa 

please check if this accomodate your need.

although i am not sure why you have G in your expected result screenshot if the screenshot showed B value in EndingOrg slicer.

also i am not sure the meaning of measure 3. you want to calculate value when InitiatingOrg is equal to EndingOrg and InitiatingOrg is not equal to EndingOrg. Seems conflicting.

Hope this will help.

Thank you.