The Pivot Table Grand Total Column is Not Showing – 6 Solutions

This is the sample dataset.

After converting the dataset into a Pivot Table, the following fields are displayed.

Solution 1 – Insert a specific Field in the Columns Label

To get the Grand Total column, a specific field needs to be inserted in the Columns area.

Steps:

• Decide which field to input in the Columns area. Here, Home.
• Select the Home field and drag it into the Columns area.
• The Pivot Table will display the Grand Total in column E.

Solution 2 – Modify the Grand Total Drop-Down Options

To Show the Grand Total in the Pivot Table:

Steps:

• Go to the Design tab.
• In Layout, click Grand Total.
• Select On for Rows and Columns.

The Grand Total column will be displayed in column E.

Solution 4 – Check the Features in the Pivot Table Options Dialog Box

Steps:

• In the Pivot Table Analyze tab, select Pivot Table.
• Select Options.

• In the PivotTable Options dialog box, go to Totals & Filters.
• In Grand Totals , check Show grand totals for rows.
• Click OK.

You will see the Grand Total column in column E.

Solution 4 – Eliminate Existing Errors in the Main Dataset

The presence of errors (like #DIV/0!, #Value, #N/A) in the main dataset prevents the Grand Total column from being displayed.

Steps:

• Go to the main dataset. There are two #DIV/0! Errors in the Income column.

• Eliminate the errors.

• In the Data tab, click Refresh All in Queries and Connections.

• The table will be updated.
• If the PivotTable isn’t updated, uncheck Income.

• Drag the Income field to the Value area.

The PivotTable will display the grand total.

Solution 5 – Select the Pivot Table Range Accurately

Select the entire columns in the Pivot Table and delete the table. Select the dataset accurately. Insert the Pivot Table again.

Solution 6 – Ensure Data Consistency

Select the entire column of the Pivot Table and delete the table. Insert the Pivot Table again.

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