Move data if it includes negative values

[JamesG2806]

Hi,

I want to see how I can move data over to blank coloumn called debit if they include negative values. So I have data that looks like the below. I was everything that is negative to move over to debit column on the same row. 

Example:

Item    Balance        Debit

AB         709.09        

CD         929.00

DS         -312.01

SQ         -2304.01

WS         201.00

Outcome 

Item    Balance        Debit

AB         709.09        

CD         929.00

DS                           -312.01

SQ                           -2304.01

WS         201.00

[cplewis90]

Hey @JamesG2806,

You should be able to use a formula tool to update the Debit column using the formula:

if [Balance] < 0 then [Balance] else [Debit] endif

[JosephSerpis]

Hi @JamesG2806 I have mocked a workflow that produces your output. 

[JamesG2806]

hey @cplewis90  thanks for the quick reply, unfortunately when I use this formula I get < is an invalid operator, Any ideas why ? 

[cplewis90 · Accepted solution]

Is your balance field a string or numeric field? A string field would not know how to interpret the <0 aspect of the formula.

If it is a string try:

if contains([Balance],"-") then [Balance] else [Debit] endif

[bpatel · Accepted solution]

It may be because your field data types are not numeric. You can use the select tool to change the data types to doubles and that should solve the issue. Let me know if this works!

[JamesG2806]

@cplewis90 Perfect that worked silly mistake thanks for the answers 

[bennetml]

I have the same scenario basically, but the acquisition (negative column) does not end in 0 once negative value is moved to retirement... Please help....