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Error when refrencing a date column in formula

I am attempting to change the Fabric status column based off the dates in Fabric A,B,and C received date columns. I want to return a value of Received in the helper column if there is a date in Fabric A received date, unless 2nd fabric required is checked, then Return the value of Received when there is a date in both A and B columns, and then again if 3rd fabric required is checked it needs to have dates in all 3 columns to return 'Received' . I will then do an automation to update the dropdown in Fabric Status

However i keep getting errors, so i have done the most basic formula and i am getting errors, can someone please advise me what i am doing wrong.

Much appreciated

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    Hi @Jimbobwild

    Seems like you select Text/Number as column type for helper column. You should change its type to Date.

    Best Regards
    Amit Wadhwani
    , Smartsheet Community Champion
    Smartsheet CoE, Ignatiuz, Inc., Exton, PA

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