Skip to main content
cancel
Showing results for 
Search instead for 
Did you mean: 

Data Days is here! Join us now for 60+ days of learning, challenges, and connection. Learn more

Reply
Anonymous
Not applicable

Power Query to copy down Task ID value when Project ID values are consective

Hi Experts

 

Not sure on how to do the following step in Power Query, but i need to copy down the Task ID value where we have consective project id value.  See sample data with expected end result. where the Project ID is not consective leave Task ID AS IS

Task IDProject IDExpected Result
123949810221239498
 10221239498
123949818091239498
1239495105661239495
123944612651239446
 12651239446
 12651239446
1 ACCEPTED SOLUTION

@Anonymous 

Create a copy of the table without the blanks as below.

NaveenGandhi_0-1685710984625.png

Then merge the original table and duplicated table based on project id and expand the task id as new column.

NaveenGandhi_1-1685711059388.png

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

 

 

View solution in original post

5 REPLIES 5
Anonymous
Not applicable

 
Hi Experts

 

Not sure on how to do the following step in Power Query, but i need to copy down the Task ID value where we have consective project id value.  See sample data with expected end result. where the Project ID is not consective leave Task ID AS IS

Task IDProject IDExpected Result
123949810221239498
 10221239498
123949818091239498
1239495105661239495
123944612651239446
 12651239446
 12651239446

Try this.  In Power Query right click over the Task ID column header and Fill then Down 

Anonymous
Not applicable

Muliptle same as shown but the same Project ID cannot have two different Task ID's

@Anonymous 

Create a copy of the table without the blanks as below.

NaveenGandhi_0-1685710984625.png

Then merge the original table and duplicated table based on project id and expand the task id as new column.

NaveenGandhi_1-1685711059388.png

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

 

 

NaveenGandhi
Memorable Member
Memorable Member

Hello @Anonymous 

WIll a project id have multiple task id?

 

Thanks,

Naveen

Helpful resources

Announcements
Fabric Data Days is here Carousel

Fabric Data Days 2026

Don't miss out on Data Days, June 15 through August 7. Learn Fabric, Power BI, SQL, AI and more.

May Power BI Update Carousel

Power BI Monthly Update - May 2026

Check out the May 2026 Power BI update to learn about new features.

Power BI DataViz World Championships carousel

Power BI DataViz World Championships - June 2026

A new Power BI DataViz World Championship is coming this June! Don't miss out on submitting your entry.