Excel PivotChart: Secondary Axis Disappearing - Solution
Excel PivotCharts are a powerful tool for data visualization and analysis. However, they can sometimes behave unexpectedly, such as when the secondary axis disappears in a combo chart. This article will cover the issue of the secondary axis disappearing in an Excel PivotChart, focusing on a combo chart that shows the top 5 clients based on sales department metrics.
Context
Excel PivotCharts are a type of chart that is created from a PivotTable. They allow you to summarize and analyze large data sets in a visual format. Combo charts are a type of chart that combines two or more chart types, such as a stacked column chart and a line chart, in a single chart area.
In this example, we will be using a combo chart to display the top 5 clients based on sales department metrics. The chart will consist of a stacked column chart to show the sales for each client, and a line chart to show the overall sales trend. However, we have encountered an issue where the secondary axis, which is used to display the line chart, disappears.
Key Concepts
- Excel PivotCharts
- Combo charts
- Secondary axis
- Data visualization
Solution
The issue of the secondary axis disappearing in an Excel PivotChart can occur for several reasons. Here are some possible solutions:
- Check the chart type: Make sure that the chart type is set to a combo chart. To do this, right-click on the chart and select Change Chart Type. Then, select Combo.
- Check the series options: Make sure that the series options are set correctly. To do this, right-click on the series and select Format Data Series. Then, under Series Options, make sure that the Plot Series On option is set to Secondary Axis.
- Check the axis options: Make sure that the axis options are set correctly. To do this, right-click on the axis and select Format Axis. Then, under Axis Options, make sure that the Axis Type is set to Value Axis and that the Axis Labels are displayed.
- Check the data: Make sure that the data is correct and that there are no errors or inconsistencies. This includes checking for missing values, incorrect formatting, and inconsistent data types.
Code Block
Here is an example of how to create a PivotChart with a combo chart and a secondary axis in Excel:
' Create a PivotTable
ActiveWorkbook.PivotCaches.Create(SourceType:=xlDatabase, SourceData:= _
"Sheet1!R1C1:R1000C5", Version:=xlPivotTableVersion15).CreatePivotTable _
TableDestination:="Sheet2!R1C1", TableName:="PivotTable1", DefaultVersion _
:=xlPivotTableVersion15
' Add fields to the PivotTable
With ActiveSheet.PivotTables("PivotTable1").PivotFields("Client")
.Orientation = xlRowField
.Position = 1
End With
With ActiveSheet.PivotTables("PivotTable1").PivotFields("Sales")
.Orientation = xlDataField
.Position = 1
End With
' Create a PivotChart
ActiveSheet.Shapes.AddChart2(251, xlCombo, 100, 100, 500, 300).Select
ActiveChart.SetSourceData Source:=Range("Sheet2!$A$1:$C$10")
' Set chart
End Code
In this article, we have covered the issue of the secondary axis disappearing in an Excel PivotChart, focusing on a combo chart that shows the top 5 clients based on sales department metrics. We have discussed the key concepts of Excel PivotCharts, combo charts, secondary axis, and data visualization. We have also provided possible solutions and an example of how to create a PivotChart with a combo chart and a secondary axis in Excel.