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ctedesco3307
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Resolver II

Merge Query error columns of same type when they are

Hello  - I'm trying to merge 2 tables into one query but I keep getting Select Colunf of the same type error message - however my columns are of the same type.  Any ideas? thank you 

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SergioSilvaPT
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Resolver V

Hi @ctedesco3307 

 

You have to check the data type in Power Query like in the image bellow:

 

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Both most be like number "123".

 

Regards,

Sérgio Silva 

 
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ctedesco3307
Resolver II
Resolver II

Thanks - but I can't even get that far. When I select the tables I get the error before the query is made. Both columns are of the same type in the tables. 

@ctedesco3307 can you share the power bi file so i can see what is happening?

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Sérgio Silva

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SergioSilvaPT
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Resolver V

Hi @ctedesco3307 

 

You have to check the data type in Power Query like in the image bellow:

 

SergioSilvaPT_0-1654102997644.png

 

Both most be like number "123".

 

Regards,

Sérgio Silva 

 
If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the others find it more quickly.
Regards,
Sérgio Silva

If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the others find it more quickly.

Check out my blog for tips and tricks about Power BI: https://pbibits.wordpress.com/

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