Summary:
This article details a #REF message when using MS- Excel lookup functions across sheets in a workbook.
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Symptoms:
User receive a #REF error in cells where they have used a Vlookup across worksheets in their report.
Resolution:
When creating a Vlookup between worksheets, you will need to use an indirect formula when referencing the array from the other worksheet.
The formula would look like this: =VLOOKUP(lookup_value,INDIRECT("ref_text"),col_index_num,[range_lookup])
Our consultants also recommend using a MATCH function as well. We have a knowledgebase article on how to do this.
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Applies To:
- Report Designer all versions