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donbonbon
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Something wrong with calculated column (using filtering in it)

Hey,

 

I cannot figure out what is wrong with this formula Column = calculate(DISTINCTCOUNT('DB'[lead_id],FILTER('DB', 'DB'[status]="accepted")))

 

Thnx!

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muchinski
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Resolver II

Please, try the following:

Column = calculate(DISTINCTCOUNT('DB'[lead_id]),'DB'[status]="accepted")

 

Explanation: The second part for the CALCULATE is already the filter expression. You don't need to use FILTER in this case. In addition, DISTINCTCOUNT accepts only 1 parameter, so you need to close your parenthesis right after 'DB'[lead_id].

EXTRA TIP: If you want this expression to consider also the other filters applied on you report, you can use the following:

Column = calculate(DISTINCTCOUNT('DB'[lead_id]),KEEPFILTERS('DB'[status]="accepted"))



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MattAllington
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You will need to provide more information if you want help. Eg What are you expecting and what are you getting?



* Matt is an 8 times Microsoft MVP (Power BI) and author of the Power BI Book Supercharge Power BI.
I will not give you bad advice, even if you unknowingly ask for it.

sorry, I didnt think it was relevant. It just highlights me it in red. I need to count distinct lead_id from table DB where status od this lead_id is accepted

 

 

muchinski
Resolver II
Resolver II

Please, try the following:

Column = calculate(DISTINCTCOUNT('DB'[lead_id]),'DB'[status]="accepted")

 

Explanation: The second part for the CALCULATE is already the filter expression. You don't need to use FILTER in this case. In addition, DISTINCTCOUNT accepts only 1 parameter, so you need to close your parenthesis right after 'DB'[lead_id].

EXTRA TIP: If you want this expression to consider also the other filters applied on you report, you can use the following:

Column = calculate(DISTINCTCOUNT('DB'[lead_id]),KEEPFILTERS('DB'[status]="accepted"))



it worked, thnx a lot!

there is no result, just an error. so I cant understand what is wrong with the sintaxis

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