Why do I keep getting a pesky formula error message?

rjoberhofer 

I appreciate all your suggestions, but I just want to turn off the popup. I don't need to know. 

I find these popup messages utterly stupid and should be removed altogether. 

I am working on my spreadsheet, and once I am done, I will check for errors. Now, every time I press enter after entering a number or a formula, I need to click OK on the popup message.
It's so typical Microsoft nonsense and stupidity...

rjoberhofer 

It sounds like you've already taken many steps to troubleshoot the issue, but sometimes formula errors can be elusive. Here are a few additional suggestions you might consider:

1. Hidden Cells or Rows with Errors: Check if there are any hidden cells or rows that contain errors. Even if they're not visible, they can still trigger the error message. Unhide all rows and columns and check for any cells with errors.
2. Conditional Formatting Rules: Sometimes conditional formatting rules can inadvertently cause errors to appear. Check if there are any conditional formatting rules applied to cells that might be causing issues.
3. External References: If your workbook contains external references to other workbooks or data sources, make sure those references are valid and not causing any errors.
4. Array Formulas: If you're using array formulas, double-check that they are entered correctly and evaluate correctly.
5. Circular References: Circular references can sometimes cause unexpected errors. Check if there are any circular references in your workbook and resolve them.
6. Data Validation: If you're using data validation, make sure that the criteria are set up correctly and aren't causing any conflicts with your formulas.
7. Formula Precedents and Dependents: Use Excel's "Trace Precedents" and "Trace Dependents" features to identify any cells that are influencing or influenced by the formulas in question.
8. Worksheet Properties: Check the worksheet properties, including any defined names, data tables, or protection settings, to ensure they are configured correctly.
9. Save and Reopen: Sometimes saving the workbook, closing Excel completely, and then reopening it can resolve mysterious formula errors.
10. Isolate the Issue: Try to isolate the worksheets or sections of the workbook where the error message is appearing to narrow down the source of the problem.
11. Activate the Inquire add-in in Excel, you'll need to follow these steps:

• Open Excel.
• Go to the "File" tab in the ribbon.
• Click on "Options" at the bottom of the left-hand menu. This will open the Excel Options dialog box.
• In the Excel Options dialog box, select "Add-Ins" from the left-hand menu.
• In the "Manage" dropdown menu at the bottom of the dialog box, select "COM Add-ins" and then click on the "Go" button.
• This will open the COM Add-Ins dialog box. Check the box next to "Inquire" in the list of available add-ins.
• Click "OK" to enable the Inquire add-in.
• After enabling the Inquire add-in, you should see a new tab called "Inquire" appear in the Excel ribbon.

Once the Inquire add-in is activated, you can start using its features to analyze and review the structure of your Excel workbooks. Keep in mind that the availability of the Inquire add-in may vary depending on your version of Excel and your Office 365 subscription plan.

By systematically going through these additional checks, you may be able to identify the root cause of the formula error messages in your workbook. The text was created with the help of AI.

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