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Cynthia
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4 years ago
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difference between data _ months in same column

Hi, In powerBI desktop I am preparing a report in which i need compare the difference month by month. in my source data the month are in the same column, so I can't use simple difference function. t...
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  • littlemojopuppy's avatar
    littlemojopuppy
    4 years ago

    Hi Cynthia.  In order for this to work, you need to do three things first:

    1. Make sure your data model has a date table and that it is marked as one
    2. Convert your values of "Jan 21", "oct 21", etc. to actual date values.  Go with month ending values.
    3. Create a relationship between the date field in the date table and the date field in your data.

    After you do those things, create measures like the following

    Current Month = SUM([Value])

Prior Month = 
CALCULATE(
	[Current Month]
	PREVIOUSMONTH([Use the name of the date column from the date table])
)

MTM Difference = [Current Month] - [Prior Month]

     

    Hope this helps!

  • littlemojopuppy's avatar
    littlemojopuppy
    4 years ago

    Hi Cynthia 

     

    I created the solution for you.  Follow the logic in the attached pbix.  Let me know if you have any questions.  ğŸ™‚

v-henryk-mstf's avatar
v-henryk-mstf
Community Support
4 years ago

Hi Cynthia ,

 

If you want to create formulas based on measure, the solution provided by littlemojopuppy  works. If there are still problems, please point it out.


Looking forward to your feedback.


Best Regards,
Henry


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