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nickz3
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Need help to return multiple matchings rows and columns

Hi,

I am trying to return multiple matching rows and columns but keep receiving an error and not sure why.

 

I have two tables (please see below)

nickz3_0-1680033365226.png

 

and this is my desired outcome -

nickz3_1-1680033402184.png

I am trying to use power query to accomplish this. I first merged the two tables using the animal as the matching column.

nickz3_2-1680033468715.png

 

I then go to transform > group by > advanced and fill in the below

nickz3_3-1680033533553.png

 

After selecting ok, I create a custom column doing the following query but receive an erorr - 

nickz3_4-1680033773157.png

Could anyone please assist?

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ChielFaber
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I think you're looking for this. It uses te Text.Combine function. This will give you the result your looking for.

 

https://gorilla.bi/power-query/group-by-to-concatenate-text/

 

 


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ChielFaber
Solution Specialist
Solution Specialist

I think you're looking for this. It uses te Text.Combine function. This will give you the result your looking for.

 

https://gorilla.bi/power-query/group-by-to-concatenate-text/

 

 


[Tip] Keep CALM and DAX on.
[Solved?] Hit “Accept as Solution” and leave a Kudos.
[About] Chiel | SuperUser (2023–2) |

Thank you!

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