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Replace null values with values from several other columns

Hi,

 

I imported a .csv file into Power BI and due to some of the column headers having different cases, multiple columns were created where there should only be one. I need to combine those columns back into one:

 

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tag_user_ItemID and tag_user_ItemId.1 both have itemID values that I need to add to the tag_user_itemid.2 column. So, if tag_user_itemid.2 has a null value, check to see if tag_user_ItemId.1 has a value and if it does, add it to tag_user_itemid.2. If not, check tag_user_ItemID and do the same. Otherwise leave null.

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parry2k
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@Anonymous add new custom column in Power Query using following expression

 

= if [tag_user_Itemid.2] <> null then [tag_user_itemid.2] else
if [tag_user_Itemid.1] <> null then [tag_user_Itemid.1] else
[tag_user.ItemID]
end 


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parry2k
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Super User

@Anonymous add new custom column in Power Query using following expression

 

= if [tag_user_Itemid.2] <> null then [tag_user_itemid.2] else
if [tag_user_Itemid.1] <> null then [tag_user_Itemid.1] else
[tag_user.ItemID]
end 


Subscribe to the @PowerBIHowTo YT channel for an upcoming video on List and Record functions in Power Query!!

Learn Power BI and Fabric - subscribe to our YT channel - Click here: @PowerBIHowTo

If my solution proved useful, I'd be delighted to receive Kudos. When you put effort into asking a question, it's equally thoughtful to acknowledge and give Kudos to the individual who helped you solve the problem. It's a small gesture that shows appreciation and encouragement! ❤


Did I answer your question? Mark my post as a solution. Proud to be a Super User! Appreciate your Kudos 🙂
Feel free to email me with any of your BI needs.

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