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SandeA
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Helper III

Top20 Amounts

Hi all, I know this is probably quite simple, but I'm in a rush job and just can't figure it out! I need to list the Top 20 outstanding Dollar amounts based on whether there is a completed date or not. 

 

First, I created a column that populates the word Blank if there is no Completed Date and NonBlank if there is a Completed Date. 

Then I tried creating this measure 

OtstdnWrntAmts = CALCULATE (TOPN (20, OutstandingWarrants, OutstandingWarrants[Amount]), DESC), FILTER(OutstandingWarrants,OutstandingWarrants[ComplDateBlank]="Blank"))
 
but I'm getting this error message
"The expression refers to multiple columns. Multiple columns cannot be converted to a scalar value."
 
Please help! Thank you!
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jaipal
Resolver III
Resolver III

@SandeA  hi, just select TOPN on the visual filter level and drop the column in By value field.

and then set column= Blank in filter level. 

jaipal_0-1651727363571.png

 

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SandeA
Helper III
Helper III

@jaipal - after a few failed attempts I finally got that to work! I always forget about the filter panel because its usually collapsed when I open the Desktop BI. Thank you!

jaipal
Resolver III
Resolver III

@SandeA  hi, just select TOPN on the visual filter level and drop the column in By value field.

and then set column= Blank in filter level. 

jaipal_0-1651727363571.png

 

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