Help with SUMIF function with data from another sheet
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Hi Tom,
Even though you've stated the range and sum range are in different columns, it looks like your formula is set to query and sum the same {SSS Range 3} range (which ain't gonna work). Are they definitely different columns/cells?
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yes I tried many times and it still has the same range reference in the formula although the linked arrow(s) in the source sheet are different plus if I click to edit the formula it shows a grey box around the correct data. It could be that I can use 2 different columns?
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OK, I think I understand what's happening here. I've experienced some oddities with the cross-sheet references refusing to let go of previously specified ranges.
To fix:
- I'd clear the references and formulas from the target sheet (only those referencing the sources sheet)
- save the target sheet
- check the source sheet for any stubborn references and clear if necessary
- Go back into the target sheet and recreate, making sure to give both ranges unique names
Your formula should be
=SUMIF({The range you want to sum}, "the criteria you want to test", {the range you want to test the criteria against})
I'd also suggest avoiding the >"12/31/2017" criteria (can be unpredictable) and possibly look to validate the current year against the against the query range?
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