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get parent of parent id - look up field value in a calculated field

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Hi 

I have a classification entity (similar to the product catalog ) that includes parent classification id. 

using this classification entity, i can create a product sector, product subsector, and product records.

Product is a child of product subsector. The product subsector is a child of the product sector. 

I try to rename the Colum tile of a view (image 1) using a calculated field following the instruction from the link, https://powerusers.microsoft.com/t5/Microsoft-Dataverse/Renaming-column-headers-in-an-entity-view/m-p/668202#M7018 

 I was able to create a calculated field to display Product sub sector (image 1). However, any suggestion on how can I get the Product Sector name (parent.parent.name). 

Thank you, Siva

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    RE: get parent of parent id - look up field value in a calculated field

    Hi SivaR,

    You can refer following link for calculated fields considerations:

    https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/customerengagement/on-premises/customize/define-calculated-fields?view=op-9-1#calculated-fields-considerations 

    Regards,

    Leah Ju

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  • SivaR Profile Picture
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    RE: get parent of parent id - look up field value in a calculated field

    Thank you for the response. 

    Based on the current database structure, i am able to create a view to display product sub sector (classification.parentclassification as per image 1) and Product sector (parentclassification(classification).parentclassification as per image 2 ). However, the system doesn't allow me to create calculated field to select parentclassification(classification).parentclassification. Why it is working in view and not in the calculated field? 

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    RE: get parent of parent id - look up field value in a calculated field

    Hi SivaR,

    As you mentioned, “Product is a child of product subsector. The product subsector is a child of the product sector.

    Maybe you can create a new 1:N relationship between Product and product sector, so one new product sector lookup field can be added into product entity.

    Then you can copy original product sector lookup field value from product subsector to new product sector lookup field of product automatically.

    Finally, you can create another new calculated field to display Product sector just like your previous operation for Product sub sector.

    Regards,

    Leah Ju

    Please mark as verified if the answer is helpful. Welcome to join hot discussions in Dynamics 365 Forums.

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