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informer
Helper I
Helper I

column name with Parenthesis = code on error

Hey,

 

This code is on error due to [Volume(24h)]. What is the solution for correcting this error ?

Thanks a lot

 

error.JPG

 

 

= Table.ReplaceValue(#"Clean data Name",
each [Volume(24h)],
each Text.RemoveRange([Volume(24h)],Text.Length([Volume(24h)])-Text.Length([Acronyme]), Text.Length([Acronyme])),
Replacer.ReplaceText,
{"Volume(24h)"}
)

 

 

 

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DataNinja777
Super User
Super User

Hi @informer ,

 


The issue occurs because column names with special characters, such as parentheses, require special handling in Power Query (M language). In your case, Volume(24h) contains parentheses, so it must be enclosed in square brackets and quoted with a # sign and double quotes. The correct approach is to reference it as #"Volume(24h)" throughout the formula. Here’s the corrected version of your code:

= Table.ReplaceValue(
    #"Clean data Name",
    each [#"Volume(24h)"],
    each Text.RemoveRange([#"Volume(24h)"], Text.Length([#"Volume(24h)"]) - Text.Length([Acronyme]), Text.Length([Acronyme])),
    Replacer.ReplaceText,
    {"Volume(24h)"}
)

This ensures that Power Query correctly identifies the column name and processes it without syntax errors.

 

Best regards,

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informer
Helper I
Helper I

Thanks a lot DataNinja777 for your so precious response

Best regards

informer
Helper I
Helper I

Hi DataNinja777

 

Thanks a lot fot this simple but so precious information !

DataNinja777
Super User
Super User

Hi @informer ,

 


The issue occurs because column names with special characters, such as parentheses, require special handling in Power Query (M language). In your case, Volume(24h) contains parentheses, so it must be enclosed in square brackets and quoted with a # sign and double quotes. The correct approach is to reference it as #"Volume(24h)" throughout the formula. Here’s the corrected version of your code:

= Table.ReplaceValue(
    #"Clean data Name",
    each [#"Volume(24h)"],
    each Text.RemoveRange([#"Volume(24h)"], Text.Length([#"Volume(24h)"]) - Text.Length([Acronyme]), Text.Length([Acronyme])),
    Replacer.ReplaceText,
    {"Volume(24h)"}
)

This ensures that Power Query correctly identifies the column name and processes it without syntax errors.

 

Best regards,

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