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Weighted Average
Hi, I am trying to find a way to calculate a weighted average weight per month considering the weight and volume per item per month per plant. For some reason, I cannot manage to make a measure that only adds the volume sold per month per plant. Hence, I am missing my denominator when calculation the weighted average % (item volume for the month/total volume of the month).
After, I will use that percentage and multiply it by the weight of each item. The sum of that new column would be the weighted average weight per month per plant.
I would appreciate if someone could provide some guidance. I am fairly new in the Power BI software, and haven't manage a way to replicate what I am able to do on Excel.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
** Ignore the errors in the pivot table. I do not know why I am getting those. Use month 2 as an example.
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Thanks a lot Ashish this helps! I am just wondering can the denominator calculation be built as a measure instead? I have been told that the adding column feature run slowlier than a measurement.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Thanks again!
You are welcome. That will take a ot of time. Please plug in your actual data here and let me know whether everything is working fine for you or not.
Anonymous Sorry, having trouble following, can you post sample data as text and expected output?
Not really enough information to go on, please first check if your issue is a common issue listed here: https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Community-Blog/Before-You-Post-Read-This/ba-p/1116882
Also, please see this post regarding How to Get Your Question Answered Quickly: https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Community-Blog/How-to-Get-Your-Question-Answered-Quickly/ba-p/38490
The most important parts are:
1. Sample data as text, use the table tool in the editing bar
2. Expected output from sample data
3. Explanation in words of how to get from 1. to 2.Greg_Deckler Thanks for your swift reply!
I could send you the example I have on excel, it will better show what I am trying to accomplish. Is it possible for you to send me an email address where I can send the info?
Thanks
