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findingsolution
Helper I
5 years ago
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Topn formula error: Multiple Columns scalar value

Hi!   I'm trying to calculate the top 3 expenses (by cost) using a topn formula, but I keep getting back: "The expression refers to multiple columns. Multiple columns cannot be converted to a scala...
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  • parry2k's avatar
    parry2k
    5 years ago

    findingsolution TOPN returns a table and your measure should always return a scalar value and that's why you are getting this error

     

    Most Expensive =

CALCULATE ( 
    SUM ( Expenses[Expense Cost] ),  
    KEEPFILTERS ( 
        TOPN ( 
            3, 
            ALLSELECTED ( Expenses), 
            Expenses[Expense Cost], 
            DESC 
        ) 
    ) 
)

     

    try above measure

     

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parry2k
Super User
5 years ago

findingsolution not sure if I understood your question, in a visual, drop expense name and the TOP N measure and you will get the name and cot of the TOP 3. If this is not what you are looking for then provide more details. 

  • findingsolution's avatar
    findingsolution
    Helper I
    5 years ago

    hi parry2k , I'm trying to create text that will give me my top expense, with the name and the cost, like the below. You very kindly helped me with the Most Expensive (cost), but now I need the name of the most expensive item, if that makes sense!