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Janet_M5670
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Oct 08, 2020

Trying to Sort - Can't change part of an array error

Hi, 

I linked some data with sumif formulas.  Now I want to sort the rows by job number and the color of backfill and I am receiving an error that states "You can't change part of an array."  Is there a work around?  

Thanks.

Janet

 

4 Replies

  • Janet_M5670 

    Janet, you can't apply SORT or modify somehow else part of the spill array/range, you need to modify entire formula. That's hard to say anything more concrete without the sample of the formula.

    • djhurt51's avatar
      djhurt51
      Copper Contributor

      SergeiBaklan Can I find out where the error comes from? I got the same error "you can't change part of an array"

      • djhurt51 

        We'd have to see a copy of your workbook.

        Could you attach a small sample workbook demonstrating the problem (without sensitive data), or if that is not possible, make it available through OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox or similar?

  • NikolinoDE's avatar
    NikolinoDE
    Gold Contributor

    Janet_M5670 

     

    Click a cell in the matrix. Press the F5 key. Select "Contents" - "Current Array".
    Now you can either select "Cut" in the marked area with the right mouse button.
    Or "Copy" - "Paste Special" - "Values".
    Then you only have the constants in that area.

    Formulas should of course be insured beforehand and then copied back again.


    I hope I understood the question correctly.

     

    * It is always helpful if you always indicate the operating system and Excel version of your topic, so that you come to a faster and more precise solution proposal.

     

    I would be happy to know if I could help.

     

    Nikolino

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