Dates in IFS Statement

T. Brooks

I am trying to use dates (formatted in dates columns) in an IFS statement to compare dates in multiple columns and provide calculations based upon whether a date is before or after (<>) a certain date. I am getting an #UNPARSEABLE error message. I'm wondering if the dates are not reading correctly in the formula, or if something else is wrong. I copied the formula format from a preexisting Excel sheet.

Take a look:

=IFS($DATE@row<$[Savings Start Date (when Contract/ Service Starts)]@row,0,$DATE@row>$[Savings End Date]@row,0,$[Recurring Savings? (Y/N)]@row="N",$[Annual Savings (Run Rate)]@row,TRUE,$[Annual Savings (Run Rate)]@row/12)

Andrée Starå

@T. Brooks

Try something like this.

=IF(DATE@row < [Savings Start Date (when Contract/ Service Starts)]@row, 0, 
IF(DATE@row > [Savings End Date]@row, 0, 
IF([Recurring Savings? (Y/N)]@row = "N", [Annual Savings (Run Rate)]@row, 
([Annual Savings (Run Rate)]@row / 12))))

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Andrée Starå

Hi @T. Brooks

I hope you're well and safe!

There are multiple errors in the formula.

Can you describe your process in more detail and maybe share the sheet(s)/copies of the sheet(s) or some screenshots? (Delete/replace any confidential/sensitive information before sharing) That would make it easier to help. (share too, andree@workbold.com)

I hope that helps!

Be safe and have a fantastic week!

Best,

Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD

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T. Brooks

Thank you Andree. I shared the sheet with you.

T. Brooks

I tried to revise it to a nested IF statement but now I am getting an "Incorrect Argument" error.

=IF(DATE@row < [Savings Start Date (when Contract/ Service Starts)]@row, 0, IF(DATE@row > [Savings End Date]@row, 0), IF([Recurring Savings? (Y/N)]@row = "N", [Annual Savings (Run Rate)]@row, ([Annual Savings (Run Rate)]@row / 12)))

If anyone knows what I'm missing, please advise.

Andrée Starå

@T. Brooks

Try something like this.

=IF(DATE@row < [Savings Start Date (when Contract/ Service Starts)]@row, 0, 
IF(DATE@row > [Savings End Date]@row, 0, 
IF([Recurring Savings? (Y/N)]@row = "N", [Annual Savings (Run Rate)]@row, 
([Annual Savings (Run Rate)]@row / 12))))

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