How to sort total in a matrix with multiple row groups, where drilldown is at lowest level?

[ansa_naz]

Hi all

I have set the matrix up as below:

On the drilldown buttons, I have pressed the right hand button labelled 'At the lowest level of data'.

As you can see, the total sort order sorts by inner row groups (Lift Reference) per outer row group (Site Name), not just by inner row group (Lift Reference). Is there any way to sort the total just for the inner row group (Lift Reference) but still show the outer row group (Site Name)?

Cheers for all help

[v-shex-msft · Accepted solution]

HI @ansa_naz,

Nope, I don't think you can direct sort by sub-total level, power bi will drill to detail records and sort by them.

Current power bi support to use one of axis or value field as sort order, you can also refer to following link to use 'sort by column' to define default sort order or records.

Custom Sorting in Power BI

Regards,

Xiaoxin Sheng

[ansa_naz]

Hi @v-shex-msft Im not sure I understand. Are you saying it is not possible to sort by the subtotal amount in a matrix?