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Problem with Formula based on Data Validation Selection from multiple tabs

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    Problem with Formula based on Data Validation Selection from multiple tabs

    I have 15 locations listed on their individual tabs. Each tab has the same format but different data (except the dates column, they’re the same on each tabs). On each tab, I have a growing inventory list.

    - Dates are listed under Column Y. The first date is Y5.
    - Items are listed under Column Z. The first item is Z5.
    - Action Notes are listed under Column AA. The first action item is AA5.

    On a separate report tab, I want to create a spreadsheet that will toggle back and forth between the selected locations. For selection, I use a multi-level data validation.

    On the report tab, once a location is selected,
    - Dates will fill in at T12
    - Items will fill in at U12
    - Action Notes will fill in at V12

    However, my function keeps returning “#REF!”

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    All help is much appreciated! Thanks!

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    Re: Problem with Formula based on Data Validation Selection from multiple tabs

    The reason probably is that one or more of you =INDIRECT() formulas returns an invalid reference. There can be a number of reasons for this, which will be easier to trace if you can upload a sample workbook.

    One reason might be the contents of C21; what are your sheets' names? If they have spaces you'll need to put ' around them.

    You may be able to find the error yourself using "Evaluate formula" found under "Formulas" in the ribbon.
    Sincerely
    S?ren Larsen

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