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Anonymous
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Variables

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:

Tigo1962_0-1678549750599.png

What do I miss? Thanks for your help.

Tim

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Anonymous
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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.

vbinbinyumsft_0-1678947132154.png

Best regards,
Community Support Team_Binbin Yu
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Anonymous
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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.

vbinbinyumsft_0-1678947132154.png

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.

andhiii079845
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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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