Formula to lookup and display date based on specific task

TW Picht

I need to report a GO Live date on various dashboards. The problem is the go live date is not in a static row and can move up or down in the project plan based on tasks. I assumed that I could use the vlookup to find the "Go live" task and display the date but using this formula, nothing displays. I dont get an error of any kind, the summary field is just blank.

=VLOOKUP("NOC Go Live", [Task Name]:[Actual Finish], 3)

Andrée Starå

Hi,

Try adding a zero at the end of the formula.

=VLOOKUP("NOC Go Live", [Task Name]:[Actual Finish], 3,0)

Did it work?

I hope that helps!

Have a fantastic week!

Best,

Andrée Starå

Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD

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TW Picht

Thanks Andrée, however it did not completely correct the issue. I did get a different result but now instead of a blank, I do get an error. I's advising that it has an invalid column value......

TW Picht

I figured it out. I am returning a date and the field was not set to display a date. Thanks for the help Andrée

Andrée Starå

Excellent!

Happy to help!

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