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Hi everyone, I'm using an import of a table (so no direct link to the database). But I'm not allowed to use columns in a DAX formule. Even a simple var isn't allowed. Well, at least, I don't see them in the list, only my measure:
What do I miss? Thanks for your help.
Tim
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Hi @Anonymous ,
This is because measure will return a value in Power BI, you could not refer the column directly, please try to use Aggregation functions, such as max(),min(),...etc.
Best regards,
Community Support Team_Binbin Yu
If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.
Hi @Anonymous ,
This is because measure will return a value in Power BI, you could not refer the column directly, please try to use Aggregation functions, such as max(),min(),...etc.
Best regards,
Community Support Team_Binbin Yu
If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.
I am sorry but the screenshot give ne advice where the problem can be.
You need a RETURN. Try this and you see if it not work.
Test =
VAR _test = 1
RETURN _test
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