Vlookup

[cmerrick]

I have a really, really simple vlookup formula that has been working, but for some reason has stopped.

The function is to take data validation using "Pass", "Started", "None" and assigning a value to them of Pass = 20 Started = 10 None = 0

The formula is

=VLOOKUP(F35,Data!L27:M29,2)


But when I enter the value of None in the drop down table I get an #N/A error.

It was working an hour ago, I closed the document and reloaded and now it wont work.

Any help please

 

[hotabae]

Re: Please help - VLOOKUP - Hopefully Quick Questions

I dunno if this is the case here, but a full computer shutdown and restart can fix some Excel issues.

You said that "None" input is throwing a #N/A, but do "Pass" and "Started" still work, or are they broken as well?

Also, just to be clear: Is the value in F35 going to be "None" or have you already assigned it to "0" ?

(I would guess your "M" column is where you 'assign' it, but I may be wrong...)

 

[cmerrick]

Re: Please help - VLOOKUP - Hopefully Quick Questions

I dunno if this is the case here, but a full computer shutdown and restart can fix some Excel issues.

You said that "None" input is throwing a #N/A, but do "Pass" and "Started" still work, or are they broken as well?

Also, just to be clear: Is the value in F35 going to be "None" or have you already assigned it to "0" ?

(I would guess your "M" column is where you 'assign' it, but I may be wrong...)

Pass and Started both work fine and pull through the correct values based on the validation table.

The value in F35 will displays as 'None' and as a result of this another cell in the same sheet should display '0' but is displaying #N/A

(It's happening for another VLOOKUP too (exact same formula and function just different cell reference)

Example of the validation table is below; (this is on another tab but the formula accounts for this)

CMAP Basic	Column1
Pass	20
Started	10
None	0

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</tbody><colgroup><col><col></colgroup>

 

[hotabae]

Re: Please help - VLOOKUP - Hopefully Quick Questions

Well, my initial thoughts are these:

1. You should definitely Shutdown your PC if you haven't already (to rule that out)

2. You should try to recall what you were editing around the time it 'broke' and see if you can find a relation.

3. Make sure the L27, L28, L29 values are exactly as you expect them (no leading/trailing spaces)

4. As an added measure, format them as "text" instead of "general", and maybe even retype them as well.

5. If you have one, load up a backup and see if you can spot any differences.

As I look, the code seems fine. In this case, Excel cannot match 'None' to a value in L27,L28, or L29. So... something funky is up with the 'None' in F35 OR something funky is up with the 'None' in L29.

I hope something here helps!

 

[cmerrick]

Re: Please help - VLOOKUP - Hopefully Quick Questions

Well, my initial thoughts are these:

1. You should definitely Shutdown your PC if you haven't already (to rule that out)

2. You should try to recall what you were editing around the time it 'broke' and see if you can find a relation.

3. Make sure the L27, L28, L29 values are exactly as you expect them (no leading/trailing spaces)

4. As an added measure, format them as "text" instead of "general", and maybe even retype them as well.

5. If you have one, load up a backup and see if you can spot any differences.

As I look, the code seems fine. In this case, Excel cannot match 'None' to a value in L27,L28, or L29. So... something funky is up with the 'None' in F35 OR something funky is up with the 'None' in L29.

I hope something here helps!

Well the TEXT in F is using data validation from L so even if there were spaces, it shouldn't make a difference.

I'll have to try restarting.

thanks