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I am trying to set up a matrix visual to show data over the trailing 12 months. I have a calendar table and have added a sorting column created by
MonthSortOrder = FORMAT([Date],"YYYYMM")
However, when I try to use this to sort my Month column, I get this error
What is the best way to create a dynamic sort, in a matrix, that will show the trailing 12 months (or other period) with the most current month as the end?
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Hi @aflintdepm
It appears you are trying to apply a custom sort to a column that contains just the month name thus the month get sorted more than once unsuccessfuly due to it having multiple years (eg, you cannot apply yyyymm sorting to a month only has mmm or mmmm but you can to mmm-yy). But custom sorting will not give you the trailing 12 months. It is only for sorting. I have attached a DAX calendar with running month numbers in the rightmost columns referencing the earliest or latest month in the table.
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Hi @aflintdepm
It appears you are trying to apply a custom sort to a column that contains just the month name thus the month get sorted more than once unsuccessfuly due to it having multiple years (eg, you cannot apply yyyymm sorting to a month only has mmm or mmmm but you can to mmm-yy). But custom sorting will not give you the trailing 12 months. It is only for sorting. I have attached a DAX calendar with running month numbers in the rightmost columns referencing the earliest or latest month in the table.
Proud to be a Super User!
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