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Del235
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Table doesn't automatically appear when creating DAX statement

When I create a Dax state using a field in one of many tables, The table doesn't auto populate.  Why?

i.e  Measure = TotalYTD(Table2[Field1]...  Table2 doesn't autopopulate.  If I type it in manually I get an error Column cannot be found in Table2.

 

Why?

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Hi @Del235 ,

 

The first parameter of TOTALYTD is an expression that returns a scalar value. So please try:

Measure = TOTALYTD(SUM(Table2[Field1])...)

TOTALYTD function (DAX) - DAX | Microsoft Learn

 

Best Regards,
Gao

Community Support Team

 

If there is any post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution  to help the other members find it more quickly. If I misunderstand your needs or you still have problems on it, please feel free to let us know. Thanks a lot!

How to get your questions answered quickly --  How to provide sample data in the Power BI Forum

That was an example that actually works.  Other tables don't.

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