This formula looks up the value in cell B7 within the range A3:A13 on my ‘2015’ sheet, then returns the corresponding value from D3:D13. It works fine when there’s only one match.
But here’s my problem: I have duplicate entries in column A of my ‘2015’ sheet, and I want to add up all the corresponding values in column D instead of just getting the first match.
I tried using SUMIF like this but it gives me zero:
the issue is that your SUMIF is not set up correctly. you don’t need MATCH for it, just go with =SUMIF('2015'!A3:A13,B7,'2015'!D3:D13). this way, it will sum all the matching values properly. way easier than what you were trying!
Manual formulas work but turn into a nightmare with multiple sheets and complex data. Been there when pulling data from dozens of sheets for quarterly reports.
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Runs on autopilot so I never touch it manually. Way more reliable than praying my SUMIF ranges don’t break across workbooks.
Had this exact problem last month consolidating quarterly budget data. Your second formula breaks because MATCH gives you a position number, not the actual value. When SUMIF gets that number as criteria, it searches for cells containing that number instead of your lookup value. Here’s what works: =SUMIF('2015'!$A$3:$A$13,$B7,'2015'!$D$3:$D$13) - this handles duplicates no problem. Watch out for text values with trailing spaces or formatting differences though. They won’t match and you’ll get weird results. I had to wrap my lookup values in TRIM functions to make everything work consistently.
You’ve got your SUMIF arguments mixed up. MATCH returns a position number, but SUMIF needs the actual criteria value. Try this instead: =SUMIF('2015'!$A$3:$A$13,$B7,'2015'!$D$3:$D$13) - lookup range first, criteria second, sum range last. I hit this same problem when pulling sales data from different regional sheets. SUMIF automatically adds up multiple matches, while INDEX just grabs the first one it finds. Make sure all three ranges have the same number of rows or it’ll throw errors.
Your SUMIF formula isn’t working because you’re using MATCH as the criteria. MATCH returns a position number, not the actual value you want to match. SUMIF needs the actual value or condition, not a position. Just use a simple SUMIF like this: =SUMIF('2015'!$A$3:$A$13;$B7;'2015'!$D$3:$D$13). This looks in A3:A13 on your ‘2015’ sheet, finds cells matching B7, and sums the corresponding values from D3:D13. The syntax is SUMIF(range_to_check, criteria, range_to_sum). I’ve used this tons of times when pulling data from multiple sheets - works great with duplicates. Just make sure your ranges are the same size and lined up properly.
You’re trying to sum values from a column in a separate sheet based on matching criteria, but your current formula using SUMIF and MATCH isn’t working correctly. You need a solution that efficiently sums all corresponding values from column D in the ‘2015’ sheet whenever there are multiple entries in column A that match a value in cell B7 of the current sheet.
Understanding the “Why” (The Root Cause):
Your original attempt using SUMIF with MATCH failed because MATCH only returns the position of the first matching value in the lookup array. SUMIF then tries to use this position as a criterion, leading to an incorrect result (often zero). You need a formula that directly uses the matching value as the criterion for SUMIF.
Step-by-Step Guide:
Use SUMIF Directly: The correct approach is to use SUMIF without MATCH. SUMIF can handle multiple matches and sum their corresponding values directly. The correct formula is:
=SUMIF('2015'!$A$3:$A$13,$B7,'2015'!$D$3:$D$13)
This formula has three arguments:
'2015'!$A$3:$A$13: The range in the ‘2015’ sheet where you’re looking for matches.
$B7: The value you’re searching for (from the current sheet).
'2015'!$D$3:$D$13: The range in the ‘2015’ sheet containing the values to sum if a match is found.
Verify Ranges: Ensure that $A$3:$A$13 and $D$3:$D$13 in the ‘2015’ sheet are the correct ranges, and that they have the same number of rows. Inconsistent row counts will lead to errors.
Check for Data Consistency: Make sure that the values in '2015'!$A$3:$A$13 and $B7 are consistently formatted. Leading/trailing spaces or differences in capitalization will prevent matching. You might need to use the TRIM function to remove extra spaces: =SUMIF(TRIM('2015'!$A$3:$A$13),TRIM($B7),'2015'!$D$3:$D$13)
Common Pitfalls & What to Check Next:
Data Type Mismatches: Verify that the data types in column A of the ‘2015’ sheet and cell B7 are consistent (all numbers, all text, etc.). Mixing data types will result in incorrect matches.
Hidden Rows/Columns: Check if any rows or columns within your specified ranges are hidden. Hidden rows/columns are still included in the range calculation, which can lead to unexpected results.
Sheet Names: Ensure you have the sheet name (‘2015’) correctly specified. A typo in the sheet name will prevent the formula from working.
Scaling to Multiple Sheets: For a larger number of sheets, consider using a more robust approach like Google Apps Script or a no-code automation tool to manage the data consolidation more efficiently.
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Understanding the “Why” (The Root Cause):
Step-by-Step Guide:
Common Pitfalls & What to Check Next:
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