Calculate Total Without Filters in Power BI

Objective

To calculate the total sum of a column while ignoring any filters applied in a Power BI report context.

DAX Formula

The following DAX formula utilizes the CALCULATE function in conjunction with ALL to achieve the desired outcome:

Total_Sum_Ignore_Filters = CALCULATE(SUM(TableName[ColumnName]), ALL(TableName))

Explanation of the Formula

• CALCULATE: This function changes the context in which data is evaluated. In this scenario, it will allow us to modify the filter context.
• SUM(TableName[ColumnName]): This part of the formula calculates the sum of the specified column within the provided table.
• ALL(TableName): The ALL function removes any existing filters from TableName, thereby ensuring that the sum is calculated based on all rows in the table, irrespective of any filters applied in the report.

Components Breakdown

1. TableName: This should be replaced with the actual name of the table containing the data.
2. ColumnName: This should be replaced with the actual name of the column for which you want to calculate the sum.

Practical Illustration

Assuming you have a table named Sales with a column SalesAmount, the formula would look like this:

Total_Sum_Ignore_Filters = CALCULATE(SUM(Sales[SalesAmount]), ALL(Sales))

Application Context

• Use Case: This measure can be employed in dashboards or reports where you need to present the total sales amount regardless of the selected filters on any other fields (e.g., date, region, product category).
• Visualizations: It can be used in cards, charts, or tables to provide insights into overall sales performance without the impact of any slicers or filters that users might select.

Conclusion

The DAX formula Total_Sum_Ignore_Filters effectively calculates the total sum of a specified column while ignoring all filters, making it highly beneficial for comprehensive data analysis and reporting within Power BI. For further learning on DAX and its capabilities, you may consider relevant courses on the Enterprise DNA Platform.