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Error message in DAX while using Summarize

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SamWiseOwl
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Super User

Hi @smishra99acres 

 

The Summarize function creates a table.

You cannot use it by itself in a measure.

 

Use New Table to create a table using the summarize function:

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If you want to use it in a measure, you need to do something with the table.

AggregateX functions like MaxX, AverageX and SumX let you aggregate the rows of data.

 

Here for example I am using Summarize to calculate for each Quantity what the Sum of Price is.

Then using AggergateX to return the overall average.

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SamWiseOwl
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Super User

Hi @smishra99acres 

 

The Summarize function creates a table.

You cannot use it by itself in a measure.

 

Use New Table to create a table using the summarize function:

SamWiseOwl_0-1736343376993.png

 

If you want to use it in a measure, you need to do something with the table.

AggregateX functions like MaxX, AverageX and SumX let you aggregate the rows of data.

 

Here for example I am using Summarize to calculate for each Quantity what the Sum of Price is.

Then using AggergateX to return the overall average.

SamWiseOwl_1-1736343496672.png

 


If you are happy with this answer please mark as a solution for others to find !

Kudos are always appreciated! Check out our free Power BI video courses.

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