Forum Discussion

Dougstorm52's avatar
Dougstorm52
Copper Contributor
Jan 09, 2024

Macro help #n/a

Built several macros all worked fine , other than one , when I assign it to button it works fine ,after closing workbook , then re opening workbook when I look at button to see what macro is assigned it shows #N/A

Macros and VBA
  • NikolinoDE's avatar
    NikolinoDE
    Gold Contributor
    Jan 09, 2024

    Dougstorm52 

    The issue where a macro assigned to a button shows #N/A upon reopening the workbook might be related to the way the macro is stored or referenced. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and resolve the problem:

    1. Check Macro Security Settings:
      • Make sure that your Excel security settings are not preventing the execution of macros.
      • Go to File > Options > Trust Center > Trust Center Settings.
      • Under Macro Settings, ensure that "Enable all macros" is selected.
    2. Macro Location:
      • Check where the macro is stored. If it's in a personal macro workbook (PERSONAL.XLSB), make sure that the personal macro workbook is open when you open the workbook with the button.
    3. Macro Name and Case Sensitivity:
      • Ensure that the macro name assigned to the button is spelled correctly and is case-sensitive.
      • Open the VBA editor (Alt + F11) and check the name of the macro in the module.
    4. Button Linked to Correct Macro:
      • Right-click on the button, and choose "Assign Macro."
      • Ensure that the correct macro is selected in the "Macro" dialog box.
      • If the macro is not listed, there might be an issue with the workbook or the macro itself.
    5. Workbook Open Event:
      • If your workbook contains a Workbook_Open event that runs a macro, check if there are any errors in that macro.
    6. Recreate the Button:
      • Try deleting the existing button and creating a new one.
      • Right-click on the button, choose "Assign Macro," and then select the appropriate macro.
    7. Save the Workbook as Macro-Enabled:
      • Save your workbook as a macro-enabled workbook with the extension .xlsm.
    8. Check for Errors in the Macro:
      • Open the VBA editor and run the macro directly from the editor to see if any errors occur.
      • Look for any error messages or debug the code if necessary.
    9. Update Excel:
      • Ensure that you are using an updated version of Excel. Sometimes, issues are fixed in newer releases.
    10. Check for Workbook Corruption:
    • Workbook corruption could also lead to unexpected behavior. Try creating a new workbook and see if the issue persists.

    After going through these steps, save the workbook and close/reopen it to see if the issue is resolved. If the problem persists, without more information about your specific situation, it's difficult to say for sure that this will solve the problem. The text was created with the help of AI.

     

    My answers are voluntary and without guarantee!

     

    Hope this will help you.

     

    Was the answer useful? Mark as best response and like it!

    This will help all forum participants.

Resources