PBI Desktop - Formula bar not showing entire error message?

[rodneyc8063]

So I was trying to create a calculated column, and was entering some code in the PBI desktop formula bar

The code is quite simple and is just like this: 

Test = FORMAT(Date_Test[Date], "MMM YYYY")

I hit an error (I know why after investigating), but I noticed that when trying to expand the error message - I either cant see it or its not complete?

I see the following: The following system error occurred:

But thats it? I tried to expand the formula bar window, and dig around but for the life of me I am NOT able to see the full error message?

Not sure if I been at this too long and my brain has shut down and I missed something small, but has anyone else seen this? Any idea how to fix this and be able to see the FULL error message?

[v-yalanwu-msft]

Hi, @rodneyc8063 ;

Please make sure that the type of DATE_TEST [DATE] is Date.

If it does not make sense, please share me with your pbix file after removing sensitive data.

Best Regards,
Community Support Team_ Yalan Wu
If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly. 

[rodneyc8063]

Hi @v-yalanwu-msft 

I actually had 2 problems here

1 - I had to fix DATE_TEST [DATE]  to make it a DATE data type - Then I no longer get an error (this is solved)

2 - When I did get the error, as you can see in the screen shot - There was no error message. It just said The following system error occurred: So it wasnt easy to trouble shoot at first, since there was no clear error message.

Just adding a Google drive link here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kuCefiiQTmgEwU6ho4wH0KmjSXAoCiC4/view?usp=sharing

Second issue is very minor but also curious am I the only one with this issue

[v-yalanwu-msft · Accepted solution]

Hi, @rodneyc8063 ;

Accoridng to the official document;  The following system error occurred: Type Mismatch ;so  you are not the only one with this issue.

If your problem is solved, would you like to mark your own reply as a solution so that others can learn from it too?

Thanks in advance!

Best Regards,
Community Support Team_ Yalan Wu
If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly. 

[rodneyc8063]

Thanks @v-yalanwu-msft for the detailed reply!

[amitchandak]

@rodneyc8063 , This is strange. Make sure you are on the latest version. Save and close all power bi files and start again

Also, make sure Date in this formula is having data type date

Test = FORMAT(Date_Test[Date], "MMM YYYY")

[rodneyc8063]

Hi @amitchandak - I am on the most current PBI desktop version (May 2021).

I tried to close and restart "fresh" a few times but I still get this weird behaviour.

You are right about the column being used in the formula, its actually an integer so thats why there is an error. 

I just found it very strange that I cant actually SEE the error.