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strongCoreZach
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Why are my totals not working?

‎02-07-2023 10:12 AM

I have a table with measures. I don't know why my totals are messed up?

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strongCoreZach
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‎02-07-2023 12:13 PM

I ended up creating a calculated column to solve the problem. I had to do the math in the column because the measure wasn't totalling properly.

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strongCoreZach
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‎02-07-2023 12:13 PM

I ended up creating a calculated column to solve the problem. I had to do the math in the column because the measure wasn't totalling properly.

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Greg_Deckler
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‎02-07-2023 12:32 PM

@strongCoreZach That's not an uncommon solution to the problem!



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‎02-07-2023 11:02 AM

I have voted - thank you for the resources. Also, you make great memes on linkedin.

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‎02-07-2023 10:57 AM

@strongCoreZach 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

 

Would need to see your measure formula to be more specific.



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