filtered measure problem

  • Hi, I have a filtered measure which is not working correctly and I hope someone can help me with it.

    I have a measure which is a simple count of rows:

    [Measures].[MyTableCount]

    The calculated measure I need help with uses this count, but filters it using a dimension attribute:

    CREATE MEMBER CURRENTCUBE.[MEASURES].[MyFilteredCount]

    AS ([Measures].[MyTableCount],[MyDimension].[AttributeFlag].&[Y] ),

    FORMAT_STRING = "#,#",

    VISIBLE = 1;

    When I run an example with lots of filters in the Browser pane to return a single problem row(i.e. AttributeFlag=N) I get:

    filtered measure value=1,

    simple count measure=(null).

    If I modify the filters (in the Browser pane) to include all values for the [AttributeFlag] i.e. to include "Y" also, I get:

    filtered measure value=1,

    simple count measure=1

    My instinct is that I have a join problem between dimensions but I wanted to check if I have an obvious MDX error (I am an MDX novice).

    (Edit: Perhaps I need to create a new measure group for the calculated measure and join it to the dimensions?)

    (Edit2: I found a solution - I added an IIF(

    [Measures].[MyTableCount] > 0, ... ,NULL) around the calculation.

    I'd be interested if there is a more efficient method, though)

    Thanks in advance.

  • I think it is probably a join or dimensional usage issue in your cube. I am not able to reproduce your scenario, and the syntax is definitely ok.

  • I eventually found an easier and less complicated solution. I created a new column with int values (Y=1, N=0) and then did a straight forward measure on it. Works every time, no need for calculated measure / extra measure group /additional joins and performance is excellent.

  • That is also my preferred solution most of the time. If I can handle it in the table, better! Straight forward measures and no complications.

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