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TiresAndMore
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Sum if with two different columns

I know how I would do this in excel with just a couple of sumif statements but I can't get that same result in BI with filters. I have two columns representing Mechanic 2 and Mechanic 3. A mechanic can be listed as either M2 or M3 on any line item so I'm trying to total the labor column for a specific mechanic based off both columns. I don't want to use a measure because it needs to be dynamic with the date changes and the selected mechanic. 

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this is the structure of the table. So if trans.mech2 = 41 or trans.mech3 = 41 sum tech labor $ is what i'm needing. 

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Anonymous
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Hi @TiresAndMore ,

 

I suggest you to create a measure as below.

Sum if =
CALCULATE (
    SUM ( 'TableName'[Tech Labor $] ),
    FILTER (
        'TableName',
        OR ( 'TableName'[TRANS.MECH2] = 41, 'TableName'[TRANS.MECH3] = 41 )
    )
)

My Sample:

vrzhoumsft_0-1698134893485.png

Result is as below.

vrzhoumsft_1-1698134906704.png

 

Best Regards,
Rico Zhou

 

If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

 

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Anonymous
Not applicable

Hi @TiresAndMore ,

 

I suggest you to create a measure as below.

Sum if =
CALCULATE (
    SUM ( 'TableName'[Tech Labor $] ),
    FILTER (
        'TableName',
        OR ( 'TableName'[TRANS.MECH2] = 41, 'TableName'[TRANS.MECH3] = 41 )
    )
)

My Sample:

vrzhoumsft_0-1698134893485.png

Result is as below.

vrzhoumsft_1-1698134906704.png

 

Best Regards,
Rico Zhou

 

If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

 

lbendlin
Super User
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