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    Excel Table lookup Named Range

    I am working with an Excel file that someone else created (attached). The Formula in column F (Table4) does a vlookup to the named range Goal and brings back values from Column R, based on a match between values in E and P. In some cases it is updating the values in column F correctly and other cases it doesn't, for instance the value in F3. In column F, It is an array formula, so I understand you need to do CTRL + SHIFT +ENTER to add { }. I am not that familiar with working with array formulas, and named ranges, so not sure if that might an issue as well. I can't figure out why Column F isn't always updating correctly. Unfortunately, I cannot change the formula or how the spreadsheet is setup, as used for other functions. Thanks for any info to assist.
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    Re: Excel Table lookup Named Range

    The value in D does not match. You have "G oal" with a space and "Goal" without in the lookup table.

    What VALUE do you want to see in F3?

    I don't see why you think you need to enter the formula as CSE ...
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    Re: Excel Table lookup Named Range

    AliGW, thanks for the fast reply. Good catch on the error in Column D with the Space in G oal. That was actually a typo on my part, I updated that column D for privacy reasons (it has another word besides goal, but they do match on the original sheet between the Table 1 and Named Range Goal), but it still doesn't work after fixing Column D. Attached is an updated copy.
    As for the CTE, I just mentioned because i noticed the { }. I am just fishing for ideas because this one has me stumped.
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    Re: Excel Table lookup Named Range

    Try this instead (NOT CSE):

    =LOOKUP(2,1/((Goal[Project]=[@Project])*(Goal[Goal]=[@Goal])*(Goal[Phase]=[@Phase])),Goal[Threshold])
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    Re: Excel Table lookup Named Range

    Thanks for sending the updated formula. It definately works. Unfortunately, as I mentioned I need to try and figure why the original is not working as it is used for other functions. Thanks.

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    It isn't working because the syntax is completely wrong, so you are going to have to change it wherever it is used because it will be returning incorrect results, I am afraid. If it isn't, it's just luck.
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    Re: Excel Table lookup Named Range

    thanks again. I appreciate the help.

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    Re: Excel Table lookup Named Range

    No worries. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news!

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