Index/Match Formula Behavior

Hello,
I'm encountering an issue with the INDEX/MATCH function. When the value in the cell being match does not find a match and is recognized as text rather than a number, the formula does not return 'no match' as expected. Instead, it displays the last entry in the reference range.
Formula in cell Category Index/Match
=IFERROR(INDEX({Category}, MATCH([Equipment_ID]@row, {ID})), "The issue was reported via the generic form without specifying equipment ID")
The reference range
Could you please assist me in resolving this issue?
Best Answer
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Try specifying an exact match in the MATCH function:
=IFERROR(INDEX({Category}, MATCH([Equipment_ID]@row, {ID}, 0)), "The issue was reported via the generic form without specifying equipment ID")
Answers
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Try specifying an exact match in the MATCH function:
=IFERROR(INDEX({Category}, MATCH([Equipment_ID]@row, {ID}, 0)), "The issue was reported via the generic form without specifying equipment ID")
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Thank you! Now it works
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Happy to help. 👍️
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