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Evaluating DBRW formulas in IBM Planning Analytics for Microsoft Excel returns #VALUE error

Troubleshooting


Problem

Users may experience IBM Planning Analytics for Microsoft Excel returning #VALUE errors when evaluating DBRW formulas. This may be due to conflicting 'Lotus compatibility Settings' in Microsoft Excel.

Symptom

Evaluating DBRW formulas returns #VALUE errors.

Cause

Conflicting 'Lotus compatibility Settings' in Microsoft Excel.

Resolving The Problem

In Microsoft Excel, navigate to File > Options > Advanced > Lotus compatibility Settings for: > Uncheck 'Transition formula evaluation' and 'Transition formula entry'.

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Document Information

Modified date:
15 June 2018

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