Combine and consolidate date with multiple column criteria

[MattNWT]

Hi All,

I have been trying to solve this problem for a while, but have yet to get a good solution, hopefully someone can help?

I have a list of sizes/quantities:

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There are many duplicates in this list, and potentially there can be 100's of lines. The idea is to consolidate and sum the quantity based on matches in Part No, Thickness, width & length... With the final result looking something like:

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The process needs to be macro, VBA or even database driven (as this information is exported to Access as part of existing processes).

Sorry I do not have access to attach anything or link the sample file.

Many thanks for any help.

Matt

[AliGW]

Will you please attach a sample Excel workbook? We are not able to work with or manipulate a picture of one and nobody wants to have to recreate your data from scratch.

1. Make sure that your sample data are REPRESENTATIVE of your real data. The use of unrepresentative data is very frustrating and can lead to long delays in reaching a solution.

2. Make sure that your desired results are also shown (mock up the results manually).

3. Make sure that all confidential data is removed or replaced with dummy data first (e.g. names, addresses, E-mails, etc.).

4. Try to avoid using merged cells as they cause lots of problems.

Unfortunately the attachment icon doesn't work at the moment, so to attach an Excel file you have to do the following: just before posting, scroll down to Go Advanced and then scroll down to Manage Attachments. Now follow the instructions at the top of that screen.

Please pay particular attention to point 2 (above): without an idea of your intended outcomes, it is often very difficult to offer appropriate advice.

[Glenn Kennedy]

Will you please attach a SMALL sample Excel workbook (10-20 rows of data is usually enough)? Please don't attach a picture of one (no-one will want to re-type all your stuff before starting).

1. Make sure that your sample data are truly REPRESENTATIVE of your real data. The use of unrepresentative data is very frustrating and can lead to long delays in reaching a solution.

2. Make sure that your desired solution is also shown (mock up the results manually).

3. Make sure that all confidential information is removed first!!

4. Try to avoid using merged cells. They cause lots of problems!

Unfortunately the attachment icon doesn't work at the moment. So, to attach an Excel file you have to do the following: Just before posting, scroll down to Go Advanced and then scroll down to Manage Attachments. Now follow the instructions at the top of that screen.

[MattNWT]

Thanks for the upload instructions, hopefully now attached?

Thanks

Matt

[AliGW]

Can't you just use the remove duplicates option on the data ribbon? If you need VBA, then I will move your thread - please confirm.

Could also be done with PowerQuery.

[Glenn Kennedy]

I just noticed you want VBA. I'm hopeless with VBA (strictly a formula guy), so I'm out. But at least you have a sample sheet now. Others will step in.

[MattNWT]

I did not think that removing duplicates would actually sum the quantity field for identical each line?

[AliGW]

No, sorry - I missed that! Can be done with PowerQuery.

You were meant to provide the AFTER in your file as well as the BEFORE!!!

[MattNWT]

Thanks AliGW, I've not come accross that plugin, but a quick google search shows it is downloadable from MS, will have a play!

[AliGW]

Have a play with the attached.

M code generated in PQ:

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[AliGW]

You should have it already in Office 2016, I think - check your data ribbon for Get & Transform.

[MattNWT]

Yepp, just realised that haha!

That looks like it will do the trick nicely, many thanks for your help!

Matt

[AliGW]

No problem. Get into PQ and you will never look back.

If that takes care of your original question, please select Thread Tools from the menu link above and mark this thread as SOLVED. Thanks.