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KL008
Helper I
Helper I

Totals in Matrix not adding correctly

Hi all,
I have a matrix with a measure in the value, the data is correct but the column totals are wrong. The measure that's included in the value is as follows: 

TotalControls =
DISTINCTCOUNT('FactControlRelations'[Guid])
The table FactControlRelations is a historical table containing multiple instances of the same item with different relations with other tables as well as a date column. I have no idea how to make it correct.
I also have another measure value in the matrix as follows:
Δ PM Controls =
VAR delta = [ComparisonTotalControls]
RETURN
IF(delta < 0,
    ROUND(delta, 0),
    IF(delta > 0,
        "+" & ROUND(delta, 0)
    )
)
ComparisonTotalControls =
[TotalControls] - [PriorMonthTotalControls]
PriorMonthTotalControls =
CALCULATE(
    [TotalControls],
    DATEADD('DimDate'[Date], -1, MONTH)
)
Any idea on how to make it work?
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Greg_Deckler
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Community Champion

@KL008 First, please vote for this idea: https://ideas.powerbi.com/ideas/idea/?ideaid=082203f1-594f-4ba7-ac87-bb91096c742e

This looks like a measure totals problem. Very common. See my post about it here: https://community.powerbi.com/t5/DAX-Commands-and-Tips/Dealing-with-Measure-Totals/td-p/63376

Also, this Quick Measure, Measure Totals, The Final Word should get you what you need:
https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Quick-Measures-Gallery/Measure-Totals-The-Final-Word/m-p/547907

Also: https://youtu.be/uXRriTN0cfY
And: https://youtu.be/n4TYhF2ARe8



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