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ssai
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3 years ago
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Using one measure in another measure

Hello community:) How to use a measure in creating another measure? I have gone through some of the documentation and tutorials but when implemented I am facing issues? Can anyone help me out with t...
  • AllisonKennedy's avatar
    3 years ago

    ssai  Relationships and context is very important. How is table1 related to table 2?

     

    You may need to use a RELATEDTABLE function, change/fix relationships, and maybe adjust your measure. 

     

    I'm thinking something like: 

     

    Cost = FORMAT(SUMX('table1', 'table1'[Unitary Cost (cost per unit yearly)] * [distinctEmp]), "Standard")

     

    but depends what you're trying to calculate.