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dzzxyzz
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Replacing nulls with Error

Hi, I have a relatively simple problem to solve but can't find the solution anywhere.

How can I replace null values in a particular column with Error values?

Thanks!

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v-henryk-mstf
Community Support
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The first thing to note is that a field can only have one data type. If it is a numeric type, then the null value cannot be converted to error (text type).

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If the field type is text, then the easiest way is to use replace value in the power query.

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If the problem is still not resolved, please provide detailed error information and let me know immediately. Looking forward to your reply.


Best Regards,
Henry


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I want to replace null values with error values - not a string that displays "error"........

Vera_33
Resident Rockstar
Resident Rockstar

Hi @dzzxyzz 

 

If you literarily want to show "Error" this word

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No I do not want to show Error as a string, I want to specify an error as the cell value........

Hi @dzzxyzz 

 

I am not sure why you want an error, but you can do like this, transform your current column

Table.TransformColumns(yourPreviousStep,{{"yourColumn", each if _=null then Text.PositionOf(_,"a") else _}})

 

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