Missing column from nested XML generates error when trying Table.ExpandTableColumn

[MatjoCol]

Hi, 

I am trying to get data from an XML which has some nested fields. The problem I am encountering is that sometimes fields are missing from the XML so when I try to Table.ExpandTableColumn I get an error. It would have been nice if you could use MissingField.Ignore to handle the missing columns but it does not work. 

Is there a way to work around this? I know the name of all columns that potentially be present in the XML if that is any help.

Best regards,
Mattias 

[V-lianl-msft · Accepted solution]

Hi @MatjoCol ,

Please refer:

https://blog.crossjoin.co.uk/2014/05/21/expanding-all-columns-in-a-table-in-power-query/ 

https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Desktop/How-to-expand-all-nested-tables-at-once-table-expandtableco... 

Best Regards,
Liang
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