In this article we will learn how to use ISNA formula with Vlookup function to find matching values in different sheets in Excel.
There are many error-trapping functions like ISNA, IFNA, IFERROR, and ISERROR which we can use in Excel. These help the formulae to run smoothly.
To hide the #NA error we can use the Vlookup and ISNA functions together.
First, let us understand the reasons why the vlookup error #N/A occurs:
Let’s take an example and understand:-
In a spreadsheet, we have Emp id, Sales Person & Units sold in column A, B & C respectively.
Sometimes, we need to use the Vlookup function in a different sheet other than the current sheet.
In sheet2, we are applying a Vlookup where B3 contains the Lookup Value i.e. 110 which is not present in the sheet “Datasheet” column A. In this case, cell C3 will return the #N/A error. Refer to the below screenshot.
To ignore #N/A error we will use ISNA function along with Vlookup function. Let’s understand by following simple steps:-
In above image you can see that as result we are “Not Exist”.
Formula Explanation:-
[=IF(ISNA(VLOOKUP($B$3,Data!$A$3:$C$11,3,0)),"Not Exist" ] :- In this part ISNA function will check that Vlookup function is giving #N/A error, if yes then IF function is helping to define the result which would be at the place of result, if no VLOOKUP($B$3,Data!$A$3:$C$11,3,0)) again it will go for Vlookup function to pick the value.
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Nice one ty
Can you tell me how to get to know the contain of one sheet are fully available in sheet two. If not available then how to find which value is not covered
E.g
Sheet 1 contain two columns
A with numbers 1 2 3 4
B with values 42 43 44 45
Sheet 2 contain numbers 1 2 3 4 5
With values 32 33 34 35 36
Now,with the help of vlookup we match numbers of both sheet
But how can I get to know that which numbers are not incorporated in sheet.
Thanks for the tip on the correct IF(ISNA ... syntax in a Vlookup formula. Exactly what I was looking for,
sir we have one problem plz solve this
,=INDEX(performance!$E$2:$L$301,MATCH(today!$E2&today!$F2&today!$G2&today!$H2&today!$I2&today!$J2&today!$K2,performance!$E$2:$E$301&performance!$F$2:$F$301&performance!$G$2:$G$301&performance!$H$2:$H$301&performance!$I$2:$I$301&performance!$J$2:$J$301&performance!$K$2:$K$301,0),8)
this formula was given exject but we want + or - 3% range between plz solve my problem
thank u Advance
sir we have one problem plz solve this
,=INDEX(performance!$E$2:$L$301,MATCH(today!$E2&today!$F2&today!$G2&today!$H2&today!$I2&today!$J2&today!$K2,performance!$E$2:$E$301&performance!$F$2:$F$301&performance!$G$2:$G$301&performance!$H$2:$H$301&performance!$I$2:$I$301&performance!$J$2:$J$301&performance!$K$2:$K$301,0),8)
this formula was given exject but we want +/- 3% range between plz solve my problem
thank u Advance
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I used
'=IF(ISNA(VLOOKUP($B$3,Datasheet!$A$4:$C$10,3,0)),”Not
Exist”,VLOOKUP($B$3,Datasheet!$A$4:$C$10,3,0))'
as a model, and it worked fine. Thanks!!
i need formula for match two cell value from sheet 1 to Sheet2 if they match i want to call value from Sheet2
for Exp.
in Sheet1 in Sheet2
# col1 Col2 col3 # col1 col2
1 1/1/2014 Item1 2 1 2/1/2014 item1
2 1/1/2014 Item2 2 1/1/2014 item1
3 1/1/2014 Item3
i want to replace in col3 which row no is found