VLOOKUP formulas often break because of lookup ranges, column indexes, or missing exact-match settings.
FormulaRescue can help repair the formula and make the lookup logic clearer.
=VLOOKUP(A2,B:D,3,FALSE)Can fail if the lookup value is not in the leftmost column of B:D.
=VLOOKUP(A2,A:D,5,FALSE)Column index 5 is outside a 4-column range.
=VLOOKUP(A2,A:D,4)May need FALSE for exact match.
Common causes include no exact match, extra spaces, or a lookup value outside the first table column.
It may suggest a cleaner alternative when the formula context supports it.
Brief context helps, especially which column should be returned.
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