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Rankx is Incorrect when similar ranked column added to table
I'm using RANKX to rank the number of "Monthly Lines" based on a column called "Parent and TC City".
The above rank work fine.
If I add the field "Parent Org" to the table, then the ranking is incorrect:
My measure for rank is:
Any idea what's going on here?
Any help would be appreciated!
Link to Sample Rankx problem https://1drv.ms/u/s!Aq5dyjpfjB3Ug9xgh8R7OSESIUJGww?e=HJ7idb
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Would something like this help?
Rank TC Parent City 2 =
RANKX(
ALL( 'Table'[Parent and TC City], 'Table'[Parent Org] ),
[Monthly Lines]
)
It seems to work in both of your scenarios.
Let me know how this works.
pbix: Rankx Problem.pbix
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If you are using a Matrix Visual, this video would help:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2FFjfRD-Bo
IF you are using a Table Visual, this video would help:
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It is because when you are including Parent Org, the context is getting changed. To avoid the context change you can use a table in your Rank Dax by cross joining the 'Parent and TC City' and 'Parent Org'. I have verified it and it gives the correct result.
My Dax looks like
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Would something like this help?
Rank TC Parent City 2 =
RANKX(
ALL( 'Table'[Parent and TC City], 'Table'[Parent Org] ),
[Monthly Lines]
)
It seems to work in both of your scenarios.
Let me know how this works.
pbix: Rankx Problem.pbix
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Please provide sample data that covers your issue or question completely, in a usable format (not as a screenshot).
https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Community-Blog/How-to-provide-sample-data-in-the-Power-BI-Forum/ba-...
Please show the expected outcome based on the sample data you provided.
https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Desktop/How-to-Get-Your-Question-Answered-Quickly/m-p/1447523
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I posted the link to the Power BI that shows the problem - Thanks

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