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  1. 01-19-2021, 03:39 PM #1
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    IFERROR Formula results in #SPILL

    I have a formula I've been using forever now - basically anytime I need to add info from sheet 2 to sheet one based on a matched comparison.

    My formula is: =IFERROR(INDEX(PT[HR Pay Tech Name],MATCH([@Unit],PT[Unit '#],0)),"")

    I've kept this formula on a windows sticky note so I can copy and paste it whenever I need it. I'll modify it as needed, but I kept it there so I didn't have to remember it.

    However, recently whenever I copy it from the sticky note to excel I'm getting the spill error and then the results are appearing below my table.

    Any idea how to correct this?
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    Re: IRERROR Formula results in #SPILL

    Then you dont use Excel 2016.... you use office 365?
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    Re: IRERROR Formula results in #SPILL

    Have you updated your version of Excel? Do you have any data below the table?
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    Re: IRERROR Formula results in #SPILL

    And I suggest you upload your file, or at least a sample file that is showing your case in a representative way.
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    Re: IRERROR Formula results in #SPILL

    I didn't think a sample would be relevant since it happens on ALL files. But as requested, here's a sample. The formula names won't match exactly, but the idea is the same.

    AS to the other question, it does seem this error started happening after our IT department ran some sort of update to Microsoft Office. There is no other data below the table.
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    Re: IRERROR Formula results in #SPILL

    There is no formula in the attachment ...

    Can you please confirm which version you are using? Your profile says Excel 2016, but as noted, the problem you are having suggests Excel 365.
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    Re: IRERROR Formula results in #SPILL

    The formula quoted in your OP does not seem to bear any relationship to the sample file you have uploaded.

    Unless you are prepared to provide a suitable sample file any other related detail, I'm out.
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    Re: IRERROR Formula results in #SPILL

    One stab in the dark - try adding @ to the start of the formula:

    =@IFERROR(INDEX(PT[HR Pay Tech Name],MATCH([@Unit],PT[Unit '#],0)),"")
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    Re: IFERROR Formula results in #SPILL

    I apologize for the really bad posts. I claim sleep dep - bad wind storm last night kept me up all night. Haven't slept since Sunday night...

    The company is now using Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise. I assume this is why the formula isn't working right. So let me start from scratch. I need a formula that I can put in column B that will match column A on Sheet 1 to column C on sheet 2 and return the data from column A on sheet 2. row two represents what it should look like when it's done. If it doesn't find a match, I would like the cell to remain blank.

    I've attached a small sample.

    I really appreciate everyone's help and beg forgiveness for the crappy posts.

    Thank you!
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    Re: IFERROR Formula results in #SPILL

    Your sample workbook as downloaded and opened doesn't have any tables. Thus, only range addressing available.

    Sheet1!B2:
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    If Sheet1!A1:J4 were a table, and Sheet2!A1:E4 were a table named TBL_2, the formula could be
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    Re: IFERROR Formula results in #SPILL

    Thank you! This is wonderful!
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