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You tried to unpivot columns but received an error. Which of these is a likely cause?

medium📝 Formula Fix Q6 of 15
Power BI - Data Cleaning with Power Query
You tried to unpivot columns but received an error. Which of these is a likely cause?
AYou selected the entire table instead of specific columns
BYou applied unpivot in Report view
CYou selected only one column to unpivot
DYou renamed columns before unpivoting
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Identify where unpivoting can be done

    Unpivoting is only possible in Power Query Editor, not in Report view.

  2. Step 2: Analyze error causes

    Applying unpivot in Report view causes errors; other options are valid or do not cause errors.

  3. Final Answer:

    You applied unpivot in Report view -> Option B

  4. Quick Check:

    Unpivot only works in Power Query Editor [OK]
Quick Trick: Unpivot only works in Power Query Editor, not Report view [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Trying to unpivot in Report view
  • Selecting entire table is allowed
  • Renaming columns before unpivot is fine

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