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Anonymous
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Powerquery editor - direct query error

Hi,

 

i'm trying to create a custom column with this formula:

 

if [TEXT4] is null then ([SUBJECT1]) else ([TEXT4])

 

There are no syntax errors but the directquery modus is not supported with this query. am i typing it wrong or is this simple if query really not supported? please some advice/solutions.

 

kind regards

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Pragati11
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Hi @Anonymous ,

 

I assume you are createing a calculated column in DirectQuery mode.

There is a limitation with DirectQuery mode that you can't create a calculated column. If you need it, then create it in your source data.

Check the details here:

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/connect-data/desktop-use-directquery#considerations-and-li...

 

Thanks,

Pragati

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Anonymous
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hi @Pragati11 thanx for that info... its a calculated column

Pragati11
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Super User

Hi @Anonymous ,

 

I assume you are createing a calculated column in DirectQuery mode.

There is a limitation with DirectQuery mode that you can't create a calculated column. If you need it, then create it in your source data.

Check the details here:

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/connect-data/desktop-use-directquery#considerations-and-li...

 

Thanks,

Pragati

Best Regards,

Pragati Jain


MVP logo


LinkedIn | Twitter | Blog YouTube 

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