Sum referenced cells in Sheet range using SUM(INDIRECT()) #REF! ERROR

chappy

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Hi

I would like to create a sum formula referencing cell ranges that are constructed from multiple cells (one cell for the sheet range, one for the column, on for the row). In the example pictured below I am attempting to sum a specific cell from all of the sheets between the "START" sheet and the "END" sheet. I would like to use cell references to define the ranges as I will have a large number of formulas built up in this way and it would be easier to control the structure. The sheet range will be static, but the columns and rows will change. I have attempted to use the following formula which results in a #REF! error:

Excel Formula:
=(SUM(INDIRECT($W$101&BE$74&W$92)))

Cell $W$101 is the sheet range "START:END"
Cell BE$74 is the column "LZ"
Cell W$92 is the row "153"

The formula works if entered directly as a formula without referencing the cells listed above
Excel Formula:
=SUM(START:END!LZ$153)
but not as I have attempted. I have tried to search through other posts in the forum but haven't been able to figure out what is causing the #REF! error.

Any assistance would be very much appreciated!

SUM(INDIRECT()).JPG
 

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I believe you have forgotten the exclamation mark (!).
 
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I believe you have forgotten the exclamation mark (!).
I have included the "!" in cell W101 "START:END!". I did try without that using &"!"& to incorporate it that way as an alternative, but that also returned a #REF! error
 
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As far as I know, you cannot use 3D references with Indirect.
 
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What version of Excel are you using?

I suggest that you update your Account details (or click your user name at the top right of the forum) so helpers always know what Excel version(s) & platform(s) you are using as the best solution often varies by version. (Don’t forget to scroll down & ‘Save’)
 
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What version of Excel are you using?

I suggest that you update your Account details (or click your user name at the top right of the forum) so helpers always know what Excel version(s) & platform(s) you are using as the best solution often varies by version. (Don’t forget to scroll down & ‘Save’)
Many thanks. I have updated my account details. I'm using a 64-bit version of excel. Microsoft 365 MSO. Thanks for you help
 
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What is the max range you want to use?
Also is it possible to use column numbers, rather than letters?
 
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What is the max range you want to use?
Also is it possible to use column numbers, rather than letters?
In terms of the range I would like to populate one row with 75 columns of data. The sheet range is 25 sheets between the START and END sheets. If that answers your question?
Yes it is possible to use column numbers rather than letters.
 
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What is the range on those sheets that you need to look at?
For instance in the image you posted it looks as though you need to look as far as col LZ & row 263. Is that the maximum or do you need too look beyond those ranges
 
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What is the range on those sheets that you need to look at?
For instance in the image you posted it looks as though you need to look as far as col LZ & row 263. Is that the maximum or do you need too look beyond those ranges
Yes that is the maximum
 
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