on 16 Jul 2018 15:59:57
It would be great if Grand Totals on a Matrix or Table would add up correctly to the sum of the rows when you include MEASURES in the visual. Currently the total on a measure consists of the measure function itself, instead of the sum of the rows above. PLEASE give us the option to toggle totals to be a simple aggregate of the rows above also.
Jeroen ter Heerdt (administrator) on 24 Oct 2022 18:59:09
Moving this idea to "under review" to mark that discussions are underway. For full transparency, we have started working on DAX calculations at the visual level. That feature will make changes that will serve as building blocks for other features, including but not limited to the one discussed in this idea: providing more flexibility for influencing what is shown on the total: the visual total, the "DAX" total, or another expression altogether.
Hence, the delivery of this Idea will be dependent on the DAX-calculations-on-a-visual feature.
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RE: Matrix/Table grand totals with Measures
Obviously support this. And note that original post was 16th July 2018 and latest (before this post) is 16th July 2024!
RE: Matrix/Table grand totals with Measures
I fully support the proposal to improve the calculation of Grand Totals in Matrix and Table visuals when measures are included. The actual Grand Total for a measure reflects the result of the measure's function applied to the entire dataset, rather than simply summing the individual row values. This behavior can be misleading and does not always provide the expected result.Despite the introduction of Visual DAX calculations, it would be incredibly beneficial to have the option to toggle Grand Totals to either:Use the current behavior (applying the measure function to the entire dataset).Simply aggregate (sum) the values of the rows above.We would also like this feature to be dependent on the DAX-calculations-on-a-visual feature. Providing this flexibility would allow users to choose the total calculation method that best suits their specific analysis needs, ensuring more accurate and intuitive reporting. This enhancement would greatly improve the clarity and accuracy of the insights derived from Power BI reports.
RE: Matrix/Table grand totals with Measures
You can spend billions on KI ... but it would be nice to fix the basics first.
RE: Matrix/Table grand totals with Measures
I agree with everyone else here - please fix this. It is making self service BI impossible
RE: Matrix/Table grand totals with Measures
This continuing problem really does make me consider other platforms, please fix this!It's fixed in the visuals, now just the DAX!
RE: Matrix/Table grand totals with Measures
Microsoft team, it has been 6 years and you are still working on it, when is the solution going to come out?
RE: Matrix/Table grand totals with Measures
This answers so many questions which made me doubt myself and my own sanity. I ended up moving everything in Excel but that's not a walk in the park either. The fact that this is such an old issue and it is still not resolved blows my mind.
RE: Matrix/Table grand totals with Measures
Debating whether to keep using Power BI as this issue has caused end users to question the integrity of data. The workarounds are unnecessary and cumbersome to calculate. The fact this hasn't been fixed in 5 plus years is not acceptable.
RE: Matrix/Table grand totals with Measures
The standard method is completely backwards and counter intuitive. Why as a new user am I having to learn long winded work arounds for a problem which shouldn't even exist!?
RE: Matrix/Table grand totals with Measures
I am surprised that it is not fixed yet.