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    Macro to locate matches between data in two columns on two seperate sheets

    I have two sheets,

    sheet1 has three columns of data where A1 is "Problem#", B1 is "Group#" and C1 is "Symptom"
    sheet2 has five columns of data, two of which contain the exact same columns of data from sheet1 where B1 is "Problem#" and C1 is "Group#"

    I would like a macro that will populate a new column on sheet2 in E1 for "Symptom" when BOTH "Problem#" and "Group#" columns from sheet1 are matched with both "Problem#" and "Group#" columns from sheet2.

    Please note that Problem# and Group# are numeric while Symptom is a text value



    Any help here would be greatly appreciated!

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    Re: Macro to locate matches between data in two columns on two seperate sheets

    Hi bojangles_73,

    Welcome to the forum.

    Suggest you to upload a sample file to support your query. thanks.


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    Re: Macro to locate matches between data in two columns on two seperate sheets

    've attached a file as an example. I have filled in column E on sheet2 manually to illustrate what it should look like.

    Example.xlsxI

    When a match is found between both values in columns B+C sheet2 and columns A+B sheet1, the corresponding symptom on that rowis populated in column E sheet2.

    Thanks in advance for your help!
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    Re: Macro to locate matches between data in two columns on two seperate sheets

    Hi bojangles_73,

    Try using below formula:-

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    See attached_ Example(22).xlsx

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    Re: Macro to locate matches between data in two columns on two seperate sheets

    Thank you your reply. Unfortunately, I tried the formula you suggested but it is not populating column E sheet 2 with the proper data.

    Could you have a second look at it to see what might be the problem?

    Here is the link with the formula:

    Example(22).xlsx

    Thanks again,

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    Re: Macro to locate matches between data in two columns on two seperate sheets

    I guess it is populating correctly..
    Prob# Grp#
    1 1
    From Sheet2, Above need to be matched in Sheet 1 and the answer row on sheet 1 is row number 2 and the result is "Academic Underachievement"

    What you say and basis what logic ?

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    Re: Macro to locate matches between data in two columns on two seperate sheets

    On sheet 2, rows E2-E6 only populate with "Symptom" when it should be "Academic Underachievement" as you said. On Row 20 it populates incorrectly with "Frustration with Child Development and Achievement Level" but a match for 3,1 on sheet 1 should produce "Angry Outbursts" as the answer.

    If I am getting something different, is it possible that my excel/formula settings are incorrect?

    Thanks,

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    Re: Macro to locate matches between data in two columns on two seperate sheets

    Oopss.. yes.. you are correct... just change the formula last syntax parts to start from row 1 as below:-

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    Re: Macro to locate matches between data in two columns on two seperate sheets

    It is still not providing an answer. When the formula above is entered into cell E2 on sheet 2, it results in "#N/A"

    What could be wrong?

    Thanks,

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    Re: Macro to locate matches between data in two columns on two seperate sheets

    okay.. upload the sample workbook.. thanks.

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    Re: Macro to locate matches between data in two columns on two seperate sheets

    Here it is. Let me know if you can help troubleshoot the problem

    Thanks,
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    Re: Macro to locate matches between data in two columns on two seperate sheets

    Hi Bojangles_73,

    You need to enter the formula using key combination Ctrl Shift Enter.. select the formula, press F2, press Ctrl Shift Enter.. done. Thanks.

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    Re: Macro to locate matches between data in two columns on two seperate sheets

    Thank you DiliPandey! It worked! You have been very helpful!

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    Re: Macro to locate matches between data in two columns on two seperate sheets

    you are welcome bojangles_73... Cheers

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    Re: Macro to locate matches between data in two columns on two seperate sheets

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