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lookup function in PowerApp has an error even when the datatypes are same

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Posted on by NarendarYadav 19

Hi,

I am trying to create an app using power apps. 
I have connected the desktop application and PowerApp to read the data from google sheets. The datatype are same for column called patient_no.

 

Hi,

I am trying to create an app using power apps. 
I have connected the desktop application and PowerApp to read the data from google sheets. The datatype are same for column called patient_no.

 

NarendarYadav_4-1670927356767.png

 

I tried to combine the data by converting but it didnt work.

1. LookUp(Sheet1, Patient_No = First(PowerBIIntegration.Data), Patient_No)

2. LookUp(Sheet1, Patient_No = First(PowerBIIntegration.Data), Int(Patient_No))

3. LookUp(Sheet1, Int(Patient_No) = First(PowerBIIntegration.Data), Int(Patient_No))

4. LookUp(Sheet1, Int(Patient_No) = First(PowerBIIntegration.Data), Patient_No)

but none seems to be working.

Incompatible types for comparison.

NarendarYadav_5-1670927390113.png

 

Can anyone help me here?

I tried to combine the data by converting but it didnt work.

1. LookUp(Sheet1, Patient_No = First(PowerBIIntegration.Data), Patient_No)

2. LookUp(Sheet1, Patient_No = First(PowerBIIntegration.Data), Int(Patient_No))

3. LookUp(Sheet1, Int(Patient_No) = First(PowerBIIntegration.Data), Int(Patient_No))

4. LookUp(Sheet1, Int(Patient_No) = First(PowerBIIntegration.Data), Patient_No)

but none seems to be working.

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  • LaurensM Profile Picture
    LaurensM 12,516 Moderator on at

    @NarendarYadav could you try the following adjustment:

    //With the function below you will be comparing the Patient_No fields
LookUp(Sheet1, Patient_No = First(PowerBIIntegration.Data).Patient_No).FieldNameToDisplay

    The last .FieldNameToDisplay is optional. Remove this if you want to display it as a record in a gallery. If you want to display it in a Text Control, you will need to specify the field.


    If I answered your question, would you be so kind as to accept it as a solution.
    Thanks!

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    cha_cha Profile Picture
    cha_cha 4,932 Moderator on at

    Hello @NarendarYadav 

     

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    LookUp(Sheet1, Patient_No = First(PowerBIIntegration.Data).Patient_No)
    LookUp(Sheet1, Patient_No = Value(First(PowerBIIntegration.Data).Patient_No))

    Please try the two above.

     

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  • NarendarYadav Profile Picture
    NarendarYadav 19 on at

    Hi @cha_cha ,

    I tried both the suggestions and both showed errors.

    LookUp(Sheet1, Patient_No = First(PowerBIIntegration.Data).Patient_No)

    Error Message : Name isn't valid. 'Patient_No' isn't recognised.

     

    LookUp(Sheet1, Patient_No = Value(First(PowerBIIntegration.Data).Patient_No))

    Function 'Value' has invalid arguments.

  • cha_cha Profile Picture
    cha_cha 4,932 Moderator on at

    Can you please share what are the fields selected in the PowerBI?

  • Verified answer
    NarendarYadav Profile Picture
    NarendarYadav 19 on at

    Hi @LaurensM,

    I tried this

    LookUp(Sheet1, Patient_No = First(PowerBIIntegration.Data).Patient_No)

     Error Message : Name isn't valid. 'Patient_No' isn't recognised.

     

    LookUp(Sheet1, Patient_No = First(PowerBIIntegration.Data).Patient_No).FieldNameToDisplay

    Error Message: Name isn't valid. 'Patient_No' isn't recognised. Name isn't valid. 'FieldNameToDisplay' isn't recognised

  • NarendarYadav Profile Picture
    NarendarYadav 19 on at

    Hi @cha_cha 

    I have the selected following fields in PowerBi

    1. Patient_No

    2. Patient_Name

    3. Action_Button

  • NarendarYadav Profile Picture
    NarendarYadav 19 on at

    Thank you all. It worked.

  • NarendarYadav Profile Picture
    NarendarYadav 19 on at

    It worked but the app is really slow. Can we do anything to make it little faster ?

  • Dziubek Profile Picture
    Dziubek 2 on at

    @NarendarYadav  Which formula worked for you?

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