Issue
When editing a calculated field, the following error might occur:The calculation contains errors: Reference to undefined field [field name]
Last Modified Date: 15 Aug 2023
The calculation contains errors: Reference to undefined field [field name]
Environment
Tableau DesktopResolution
Verify that the field referenced in the error message exists and the reference matches the field name exactly.Cause
There is no existing field with that exact name.A few reasons a field may not exist or no longer exist:
- The spelling of the field in the calculation differs from the spelling of the field in the data pane.
- The name of the field was changed in the data source.
- The data was recently pivoted and the field no longer exists because it became part of pivot field names.
- The data source was recently replaced and the field not longer exists in the new data source or has a different name.
Additional Information
Calculated Fields do not Reflect the New Dimension or Measure Name After Replacing ReferencesThank you for providing your feedback on the effectiveness of the article.
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