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Unable to display the sum of measure

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The above image is just taken for reference but I want it to be seen as a visual table in Power BI

 

I have a common company key from table1 and table2. I have subtracted the values of table1 and table2  and created a measure(difference). But there are at times table2 > table1, this picks up a negative value. In the end the total under "difference" is 100, but I want it to be the sum of (100 +200) which I am unable to do.

 

I tried using ABS DAX function measure = ABS([Difference]), which does not affect the total since it takes the difference of 1250-1150 = 100.

I tried using an if statement as well : IF( table2 > table1 , difference *-1, difference*1). since the total is not calculated in a vertical fashion, it takes the horizontal difference. 

 

Can anyone tell me how to get 300 here?

 

 

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Greg_Deckler
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This looks like a measure totals problem. Very common. See my post about it here: https://community.powerbi.com/t5/DAX-Commands-and-Tips/Dealing-with-Measure-Totals/td-p/63376

Also, this Quick Measure, Measure Totals, The Final Word should get you what you need:
https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Quick-Measures-Gallery/Measure-Totals-The-Final-Word/m-p/547907

 

Also, since I see that you are a New Member, Please also check out this post: https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Community-Blog/Before-You-Post-Read-This/ba-p/1116882

Also, please see this post regarding How to Get Your Question Answered Quickly: https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Community-Blog/How-to-Get-Your-Question-Answered-Quickly/ba-p/38490

The most important parts are:
1. Sample data as text, use the table tool in the editing bar
2. Expected output from sample data
3. Explanation in words of how to get from 1. to 2.



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