enabling them to gain insights into their organization’s workforce and make data-driven decisions. However, like any complex system, it’s not immune to issues and quirks that can sometimes cause frustration for users. In this blog, we’ll explore some of the common issues that users may encounter when working with Report Stories reports and provide some workarounds to help you overcome them. Whether you’re a seasoned Report Story user or just starting out, these tips can help you save time and avoid some of the common pitfalls that others have faced.
Issue: Struggling with the formula insertion when creating a calculated column in People Stories? Don’t worry; you’re not alone!
Workaround: A handy workaround is to write the formula in a separate document like Notepad or Word, and then copy/paste it into the calculated column. This trick can save you time and frustration and ensure that your formula is correctly inserted without any errors.
Issue: Do you find yourself struggling when creating a calculated column in People Stories, only to have it keep inserting a formula?
Workaround: A simple and effective workaround for this issue is to write the formula in a separate document, such as Notepad or Word, and then copy and paste it into the calculated column. By doing so, you can avoid errors and save time in the long run.
Issue: Are you facing errors in all widgets of a working report after importing it from one instance to another in Report Stories?
Workaround: A potential workaround for this issue is to edit the query and save it. Then, return back to the report to check if the widgets have been fixed. If the issue persists, ensure to check the Role-Based Permissions (RBP) of the user running the reports, as this could be a possible cause of the problem.
Issue: Are you having trouble using the “ISNULL” function in Report Stories, as it only seems to work on number fields?
Workaround: A useful workaround for this issue is to concatenate a symbol with the field, and then use the symbol in place of null.