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by Svetlana Cheusheva, updated on
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Hi there,
It is great you can lean on real pros in the field.
Trying to figure out solution for the following problem.
1. Replacing the consecutives appearances of #N/A value in a column with dynamically incremental values for each appearance of #N/A down the column starting with particular number.
For example:
1st #N/A appearance to be replaced with 10000
2nd #N/A appearance to be replaced with 10001 and so on.
To a moment all the #N/A appearances in the column of the data are replaced with those consecutive numbers.
I know I am close, but I am missing something.
Thanks in advance
Svetlozar Todorov
Hello!
Maybe this formula will work for you.
=IFNA(VLOOKUP(F2,$A$3:$B$13,2,FALSE), COUNTIF($D$2:D2,">9999")+10000)
It is assumed that it is written in cell D3
=IFNA(VLOOKUP(F2,$A$3:$B$13,2,FALSE),COUNTIF($D$2:D2,">9999")+10000)
Hi Alexander,
Thank you for your advice on the formula that may work out the problem.
I have tried to adjust for the case I have, but did not get the intended result.
Let me widen the, details as those I have stated are probably not sufficient to have the whole picture clear.
So we have a result column that compares 2 datasheets by let say attribute Code ID:
The first database has IDs for the items that are assigned in incremental manner: 1,2,3 and so on. All of the items there has Code IDs assigned.
The second Database consist of items that are mixed with items that are part of the first data base and have Code ID already assigned and new items that are freshly composed and needs to have New ID's assigned. In the second data base are not presented all of the items in the first database.
The ultimate goal is to assign new Code IDs for the items in the Second database that are newly composed with starting point "x+1" where "x" is the last Code ID in the first database.
This can be worked with filters I presume, but the elegance of getting the results with incremental values by formula is more appealing as solution.
Thank you in advance for the efforts to present something new with the routine of power knowledge you and the team have.
After I have tried to adjust the formula I ended up with warning saying: " There are one or more circular reference where formula refers to itself directly or indirectly and may calculate improperly".
I ended up with all the #N/A found in the database replaced with the first value of the first row that was compared from the first database.
I have tried 2 ways, but did returned result for all of the empty cells as value 13080.
Example of the formula:
1st attempt
=IFNA(VLOOKUP(H2,'[Export Goods Microinvest 15_02_22.xlsx]Microinvest'!$A:$A,1,FALSE),COUNTIF('[Export Goods Microinvest 15_02_22.xlsx]Microinvest'!$A:$A,">13079")+13080)
2nd attempt
=IFNA(VLOOKUP(H3,'[Export Goods Microinvest 15_02_22.xlsx]Microinvest'!$A:$A,1,FALSE),COUNTIF(H:H,">13079")+13080)
Column H holds the Code IDs and Empty cells (This are the second database lines)
Column A is holding Code IDs of the first database.
13079 is the last CodeID in the first database.
I presume I am not using COUNTIF correctly but run out of ideas to get this sorted.
Appreciate your attribution on the matter.
Svetlozar Todorov
Hello!
If the first table is A3:A13 and the second table is D3:D13 then try the formula in cell E3
=IFERROR(VLOOKUP(D3,$A$3:$B$13,2,FALSE),MAX(MAX($B$3:$B$13)+1,MAX($E$2:E2)+1))
Сopy it down along the column
I need formula, to extract only 3 columns to separate sheet
Considering Product type located in Q column, it has to get Column D Assest ID & Price which in T column into new sheet.
Everything to be extract with formula only from Main sheet
Hi!
I can't see your data so I can't understand what you want to do. Explain in more detail.
I have a bulk data, out of that i need to pull only Column D, Q, T
We need to consider Column Q as Main and have to extract D & T
Column Q is Product type
Column D Asset ID
Column T Price
Hi!
To solve your problem, I would recommend using the FILTER function. You can get a range of data based on the criteria that you specify. However, no Excel function can retrieve data from non-adjacent ranges.
Hi Alexander,
I have edited the formula, while I was trying to figure your logic out.
What is the point of a range A:B? I have edited to A:A,
Same for the second part :
MAX(MAX($B$3:$B$13) - That was edited to A:A and the next part
"MAX($E$2:E2)+1))" - is this correct the formula is column E. What is this part serving, as the formula is supposed to be filled in this column.
The result of different edits is not populating incremental values for the missing CodeID, but is pasting the same value which is the highest in the column + 1.
Appreciate the efforts!
Thanks!
Svetlozar Todorov
need some help with my formula.
Once the cell returns the max number indicated in my vlookup statement (the 13 in the statement) i want to have all remaining cells be blank. how do i do that? the "" isn't doing that like i thought it would. it just keeps showing the max (i.e max is 13.96 and all remaining cells after this continue to show 13.96)
=IFERROR(IF(L4*1.02>((VLOOKUP($A4,yoe,13,FALSE))),VLOOKUP($A4,yoe,13,FALSE),L4*1.02),"")
Hi!
It is very difficult to check a formula that contains unique references to your workbook worksheets. It is also not clear what means "all remaining cells". Describe your task in more detail.
(Table 1)
Start Page | End Page
1 3
4 5
6 26
27 27
28 28
29 29
30 32
(Table 2)
Start Page | End Page
1 3
4 5
6 6
7 26
27 27
28 29
29 29
30 32
How to Compare Two table use formula?
I expect result for below
Table 1 Table 2
1 3 1 3
4 5 4 5
6 7 6 26
8 26 Error
27 27 27 27
28 28 28 29 Error
29 29 29 29
30 32 30 32
Hi!
I recommend reading this guide: How to compare two Excel files or sheets for differences.
=IF(ISNUMBER(SEARCH("Drumstick PKM 1 50 gm",Q2)),2,IF(ISNUMBER(SEARCH("Bajra No",Q2)),3,IF(ISNUMBER(SEARCH("induce",Q2)),4,IF(ISNUMBER(SEARCH("pusa",Q2)),8,IF(ISNUMBER(SEARCH("ajay",Q2)),9,IF(ISNUMBER(SEARCH("Humic Acid Roota 1 kg",Q2)),10,IF(ISNUMBER(SEARCH("Humic Acid Roota 500 gm",Q2)),11,IF(ISNUMBER(SEARCH("Cucumber",Q2)),12,IF(ISNUMBER(SEARCH("ARCH 930",Q2)),13,IF(ISNUMBER(SEARCH("latika",Q2)),14,IF(ISNUMBER(SEARCH("2338 250",Q2)),16,IF(ISNUMBER(SEARCH("lucky",Q2)),17,IF(ISNUMBER(SEARCH("bhim",Q2)),18,IF(ISNUMBER(SEARCH("karishma",Q2)),19,IF(ISNUMBER(SEARCH("BAIF",Q2)),21,IF(ISNUMBER(SEARCH("Arka",Q2)),22,IF(ISNUMBER(SEARCH("Alamdar 51",Q2)),23,IF(ISNUMBER(SEARCH("kajol",Q2)),25,IF(ISNUMBER(SEARCH("Bijankur",Q2)),28,IF(ISNUMBER(SEARCH("Auskelp 500 ml",Q2)),29,IF(ISNUMBER(SEARCH("Supplement Vimicon",Q2)),30,IF(ISNUMBER(SEARCH("Aspartical",Q2)),31,IF(ISNUMBER(SEARCH("Lucerne RL88",Q2)),33,IF(ISNUMBER(SEARCH("Okra 2338 100",Q2)),34,IF(ISNUMBER(SEARCH("Subabul",Q2)),35,IF(ISNUMBER(SEARCH("PKM 1 250",Q2)),36,IF(ISNUMBER(SEARCH("Shevari CMS 800",Q2)),37,IF(ISNUMBER(SEARCH("COFS 29 50",Q2)),38,IF(ISNUMBER(SEARCH("COFS 29 200",Q2)),39,IF(ISNUMBER(SEARCH("Agathi 400",Q2)),40,IF(ISNUMBER(SEARCH("Agathi 800",Q2)),41,IF(ISNUMBER(SEARCH("Shevari CMS 400",Q2)),42,0))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
how will i reduce this if formula
IF(ISERROR(IF((E120/D120)>=2,0,IF(AND((E120/D120)1),(1-(E120/D120))+1,IF((E120/D120)<0,0,IF((E120/D120)=2,0,IF(AND((E120/D120)1),(1-(E120/D120))+1,IF((E120/D120)<0,0,IF((E120/D120)<=1,(E120/D120))))))
Can someone please explain to me why are we using this big formula for calculating forecast accuracy??
Simple formula could be IFERROR(E120/D120,0) where E120 is actual forecast lets say 1 and D120 is forecast lets say 1
This is really very helpful for bloggers
You’re doing a great job Man, Keep it up.
I am trying to do a simple add and average of a column that is in percentage format. For example:
Column
50%
100%
50%
80%
Average Score: 70%
I keep getting a DIV 0 error
Hi!
Your error means division by zero. What formula are you using?
=IFERROR(MATCH(E10,item_ID,0)+2,'''') The above formula is showing a error message in my Excel 2016. That formula is correct and it worked in another PC which having Excel 2013. Please help me to get rid of this error.
Hello!
Your formula has a reference to the named range item_ID. I think your file does not have it. Create a named range item_ID in the desired cells.
=IFERROR((U7/$B7)-1,0)
Question what is the purpose of -1?
Albeits.com is dong a great job
bravo!!
=IFERROR(BK4-BM4,"N/A")&IF(BK4>BM4," Over HC")
Sorry I forgot to show you my Formula.
Regards,
Jagjit
1 HC Max 36 2 Current HC 3 Performance-(THese are 3 headings)
17 15 2 Over HC Correct answer
Not played N/A N/A Over HC In correct- only need (N/A) Remove Over HC
36 36 0FALSE Incorrect- only need (0) Remove FALSE
Deae Sirs,
I have 3 columns as shown above ,and am subtracting column 2 from column 1 to get the following answers in column 3:-
1)Result to show "Nr Over HC" as 1 or 2 or 3 with remaks as " nr Over HC"-this is correct
2)Result to show N/A only But I get "N/A Over HC" together-This is not Correct.
3)Result to show 0 only But I get 0FALSE- This is not correct
I will be grateful if yu can help please.
Regards,
Jagjit
I have a formula that is working, but it is not giving me a true picture.
This is the current cell(B5) formula: =IFERROR(IF(AND(AA5="",AJ5=""),"",$A$2-$AJ5),"")
I need this cell(B5) to be BLANK if the adjacent cell(C5) is populated. C5 has a formula in it that gives me a number or a BLANK.
Hello David!
If I understand your task correctly, the following formula should work for you:
=IF(C5<>"",IFERROR(IF(AND(AA5="",AJ5=""),"",$A$2-$AJ5),""),"")
I hope this will help
A1 1
A2 2
A3 ERROR
A4 4
if we do sum(A1:A4), sum should'nt work, its there any way
Please suggest
Hello Munawar!
The value in Cell A3 has been received as a result of the incorrect performance of some formula. It is impossible to use this cell with an error in Excel formulas.
To avoid such situations, it is necessary to use the IFERROR function.
To learn more about it, please read this article on our blog: https://www.ablebits.com/office-addins-blog/excel-iferror-function-formula-examples/
You can also see examples of the IFERROR function usage there. Undoubtedly, they will be helpful to you.
Nice Information to grow the Knowledge.
Dear All,
Kindly help me for this below table looking for formula. Next sheet if i click the any names it should get the data...
Sl. No. NAMES DAY DATE Business Purchase Amount
1 A Monday 2-Sep-19 1000
2 B Tuesday 4-Sep-19 1050
3 C Wednesday6-Sep-19 1500
4 D Thursday8-Sep-19 950
5 E Friday 10-Sep-19 1360
6 A Saturday12-Sep-19 490
7 B Sunday 14-Sep-19 1485
8 C Monday 16-Sep-19 620
9 D Tuesday 18-Sep-19 9563
10 E Wednesday20-Sep-19 623
Please I have to know about ifferror() ,how to apply in excel 2009,?
Hello everyone - just need some help please
COLUMN A = Response Sent Date
COLUMN B = Last Update Date
OUTPUT - I need to calculate how many working days from COLUMN B; however if COLUMN B is Blank or no date, it will refer to COLUMN A's date
Thanks everyone for your response
What is the formula of; when u create another excel for overall charts and u need to sum or average it, and make sure that theres no result yet will not appear on the chart u create.
Hello Sir/Mam,
i am create a scorecard for my employ's. i have fixed target and tracking daily basis achievement.
for example.
Target = 6, (E2) Column, Achievement = 0, (F2) Column. i am used if formula =IFERROR (IF((20*(E2/F2)>20),20,(20*(E2/F2))),"20.0")
value showing is (20.0) but i am use sum function Parameter-1 value is (20.0) and parameter-2 value is (15.0) both value sum = (35.0) but showing is (15.0)
please help me which formula used and calculate correct value show me.
Very helpful....
Dear Sir/Mam
very helpful & thankful yours guideline & thank u so much....
I Create one table... I M nt sure which is formula this table...
plz. help me..
Table (FOR EXAMPLE)
1 A B C D E F
2 Sr.No Name Item Qty. Rate Total
3 1 Abc Box 50 100 5000
4 2 Abc Box 20 50 1000
5 3 Cbd Box 20 50 1000
6 4 Dcd Box 20 50 1000
I Enter (Lookup Value)Other Sheet - Sr.No.1 &
Result is :- (TABLE)Below
Enter No. 1
Name = Abc (Vlookup Value)
1 A B C D
2 Item Qty. Rate Total
3 Box 50 100 5000
4 Box 20 50 1000
plz. help me..
Thnking you
Dilip
Nice information it helps all computer science students
Great synopsys. Thanks
Hello. I have a file with data in 4 columns. Some of the data may be repeated between columns. How can I create a list in column 5 with unique numbers from the other 4?
Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Please Help. I need to track # of homes by Month (Column), by Community # (Row), from my boss's worksheet (2018 starts.xlsx) to my own. It pulls in the right information, but every time I open my spreadsheet, my computer can't seem to function properly. an Intern helped with the formula, and she's unreachable.
Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you!
=IFERROR(IF(LEN(INDEX('[2018 starts.xlsx]Labor North'!$1:$1048576,MATCH($B7,'[2018 starts.xlsx]Labor North'!$C:$C,0),MATCH(P$5,'[2018 starts.xlsx]Labor North'!$2:$2,0))),INDEX('[2018 starts.xlsx]Labor North'!$1:$1048576,MATCH($B7,'[2018 starts.xlsx]Labor North'!$C:$C,0),MATCH(P$5,'[2018 starts.xlsx]Labor North'!$2:$2,0)),""),"")
Dear Sir/Team
I have make an excel sheet of my business ledger. But in this worksheet "Iferror & Index" formula not working after 499 rows, and nothing shown any result after 499 rows. Is this formula only worked upto 499 rows or not? Can I increase the rows above 499? If I can increase the row after 499, then what should I do? Please tell me.
Please help me sir.
Thanks
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I'll look into your task and try to help.
Thanks for informatiom