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crln-blue
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Passing a parameter to query: We cannot convert a value of type Table to type Function.

Hello!

I want to have a parameter where I can use it on my measures (What If scenario is not applicable because it only accepts 4 digits), and I stumbled upon: Solved: Passing Parameters in measures - Microsoft Power BI Community

 

So I made my parameter and used it as a source for table query but it has the following error (I'm very new to Power Query and I do admit that I don't understand it much that's why I'm relying to samples on the web):

 

Here's my parameter:

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Type: Any Value

 

Here's my query:

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let
    Source = data({"End Cash"},{{Param1}})
in
    Source

 

 

Error:

Expression.Error: We cannot convert a value of type Table to type Function.
Details:
Value=[Table]
Type=[Type]

 

Any tips? My parameter is inside my soure table "data". Thanks!

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PhilipTreacy
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Hi @crln-blue 

When you use the table name data and then follow it with () PQ thinks you're calling a function.  As data is a table, you get the error you are seeing.

What exactly are you trying to do?

It looks like you are trying to pass the string "End Cash" and the parameter into your data table for something.  If you want to use the value for Param1 inside another query you can use its name.

Perhaps you can provide a screenshot of what your data table looks like and explain what you want to do with the string "End Cash" and the parameter.

regards

Phil



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@crln-blue 

Great, glad I was able to help.

Regards

Phil


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Hello again @PhilipTreacy !

 

I tried your suggestion and it worked! I simply places it in the let in the source. I was able to convert it into a table using the Convert To Table function. Thanks!

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PhilipTreacy
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Hi @crln-blue 

When you use the table name data and then follow it with () PQ thinks you're calling a function.  As data is a table, you get the error you are seeing.

What exactly are you trying to do?

It looks like you are trying to pass the string "End Cash" and the parameter into your data table for something.  If you want to use the value for Param1 inside another query you can use its name.

Perhaps you can provide a screenshot of what your data table looks like and explain what you want to do with the string "End Cash" and the parameter.

regards

Phil



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Hello @PhilipTreacy ! Thanks for the reply!

I want to use the parameter on my calculated measure. I saw somewhere that to be able to use it, I can pass it to a table. What If scenario won't work for me because I noticed that it only accepts up to 4 digits. 

 

My data table is like this but has more columns. No computation on the data table since my computations are on a different table (summarized dax table):

crln-blue_0-1608616432350.png

 

 

So how do I use my parameter on a calculated measure? Thanks!

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