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ShareefHussain
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PowerBi-Divide Issue

Dear All,

Getting incorrect Ratio while using the Divide formula, Seems it taking overall backend numbers not Data present on the table. Could you please help fix this issue?

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Regards

Shareef

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Hi @ShareefHussain 

You should use measures for this kind of calculation.
I modified it on your file, you can download it from the Link 

For more information about the differences please refer :
https://www.tpximpact.com/knowledge-hub/blogs/tech/power-bi-measures-calculated-columns/

https://www.sqlbi.com/articles/calculated-columns-and-measures-in-dax/

If this post helps, then please consider Accepting it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

 
Regards,
Rita Fainshtein | Microsoft MVP
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rita-fainshtein/
Blog : https://www.madeiradata.com/profile/ritaf/profile

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ShareefHussain
New Member

@Ritaf1983 Thank you so much 😍.

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ShareefHussain
New Member

@Ritaf1983 Thank you so much 😍.

Glad to help 🙂

Regards,
Rita Fainshtein | Microsoft MVP
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rita-fainshtein/
Blog : https://www.madeiradata.com/profile/ritaf/profile
Ritaf1983
Super User
Super User

Hi @ShareefHussain 

Please provide sample data that covers your issue or question completely, in a usable format (not as a screenshot).
https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Community-Blog/How-to-provide-sample-data-in-the-Power-BI-Forum/ba-...
Please show the expected outcome based on the sample data you provided.

https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Desktop/How-to-Get-Your-Question-Answered-Quickly/m-p/1447523

Regards,
Rita Fainshtein | Microsoft MVP
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rita-fainshtein/
Blog : https://www.madeiradata.com/profile/ritaf/profile

Good day @Ritaf1983 ,

 

Thank you for your response. Please find the link below for PowerBi file & source data in excel file for your reference.

Excel:- Excel File - Source Data

 

PowerBi:- PowerBI 

 

Based on this outcome we can find out the Rejection % in various factors, like Year, Mode, Name, etc.

 

Regards

Shareef

 

Hi @ShareefHussain 

You should use measures for this kind of calculation.
I modified it on your file, you can download it from the Link 

For more information about the differences please refer :
https://www.tpximpact.com/knowledge-hub/blogs/tech/power-bi-measures-calculated-columns/

https://www.sqlbi.com/articles/calculated-columns-and-measures-in-dax/

If this post helps, then please consider Accepting it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

 
Regards,
Rita Fainshtein | Microsoft MVP
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rita-fainshtein/
Blog : https://www.madeiradata.com/profile/ritaf/profile

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