Hey everyone! I’m scratching my head over some tricky formulas in my spreadsheet. Two columns (let’s call them X and Y) suddenly stopped showing values. I’m trying to figure out why.
Here are the formulas giving me trouble:
=IF(IsError(IFS(Column1 = "Item", "")), IF(Column2 = "Code", "ABC 2m average", ""), IF(isNumber(Index(SHEET, Column3, 5)), Index(SHEET, Column3, 5), 0))
=IF(ISERROR(IFS(Column1 = "Item", "")), IF(Column2 = "Code", "ABC this month", ""), Index('Item SHEET'!Column4, MATCH(A4, 'Item SHEET'!Column2, 0)))
Can someone break these down for me? I’m not sure how they work or what they’re supposed to do. Any help would be awesome! Thanks in advance!
Those formulas are quite complex indeed! Let me try to break them down for you. The first formula seems to be checking multiple conditions and returning different values based on those conditions. It’s using nested IF statements along with IFS, ISERROR, and INDEX functions. The second formula follows a similar structure but incorporates a MATCH function as well.
Without seeing your actual data and sheet structure, it’s hard to pinpoint exactly why they stopped working. It could be due to changes in referenced cell values, sheet names, or column references. I’d suggest checking that all the referenced sheets and columns still exist and contain the expected data types.
To troubleshoot, try simplifying the formulas step by step, testing each part separately. This can help isolate where the issue might be occurring. If you’re still stuck, sharing more details about your sheet structure could help us provide more specific guidance.
wow, those formulas are crazy complicated! i’d be pulling my hair out too. have you tried breaking them down into smaller parts? maybe start with the inner functions and work your way out. also, double-check that all your sheet names and column references are still correct. sometimes a tiny typo can mess everything up.
I’ve dealt with similar headaches before, and I feel your pain! These formulas are pretty intense. From what I can see, they’re doing a lot of conditional checks and lookups across different sheets. One thing that’s bitten me in the past is when sheet names or column references change without me noticing. It might be worth double-checking those first.
Another approach that’s helped me crack tough formulas is to build them up piece by piece in separate cells. Start with the innermost functions and gradually add complexity. This way, you can see exactly where things might be going wrong.
If you’re still stuck, it could be worth considering if there’s a simpler way to achieve what you need. Sometimes, breaking complex formulas into multiple steps can make them easier to manage and troubleshoot in the long run. Good luck with it!