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I have a spreadsheet that totals invoices. A bunch of cells at the bottom of the spreadsheet calculates totals based on which department the invoice is charged to. I'd like to add a function where it also considers the date (so if it's an invoice in January, it goes to a January total, February, etc.). But I can't figure out how to write it properly...
Solved by K. J. in 27 mins
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Excelchat Expert
09/02/2018 - 02:37
Welcome to excel got it pro.
Excelchat Expert
09/02/2018 - 02:37
I will assist you today.
User
09/02/2018 - 02:37
thanks
Excelchat Expert
09/02/2018 - 02:38
Would you please share the file with me? Cause I need to see how data are organized to write the formula.
User
09/02/2018 - 02:38
I could cut and paste the equation and some fields. Just can't share the whole file.
Excelchat Expert
09/02/2018 - 02:38
That would also help a lot.
User
09/02/2018 - 02:38
stand by
Excelchat Expert
09/02/2018 - 02:39
Sure, take your time.
User
09/02/2018 - 02:42
So I'd like to add a function to the equation in B89 that takes the date into consideration. It will only add it if it's January 1 - 31st, to this total.
User
09/02/2018 - 02:43
(date column in "s")
Excelchat Expert
09/02/2018 - 02:43
So, basically you want to add date condition to this existing formula right?
User
09/02/2018 - 02:44
that's correct.
Excelchat Expert
09/02/2018 - 02:44
Okay, gimme a minute please.
User
09/02/2018 - 02:44
sure and thanks.
Excelchat Expert
09/02/2018 - 02:50
This is the SUMIFS formula for sum by month =SUMIFS($L$2:$L$1212,$S$2:$S$1212,">="&B88,$S$2:$S$1212,"<="&EOMONTH(B88,0))
Excelchat Expert
09/02/2018 - 02:50
I have added it in B90.
User
09/02/2018 - 02:51
Is there a way to incorporate that to the end of the equation in B89? Or must it be separate?
Excelchat Expert
09/02/2018 - 02:52
Of course It can be. I just added it another cell seeing there are two different sumifs in B89.
User
09/02/2018 - 02:52
sorry. I'm no good at this.
Excelchat Expert
09/02/2018 - 02:52
Okay.
Excelchat Expert
09/02/2018 - 02:54
Where do you want to me incorporate the new condition? there are two different sumifs formula there.
User
09/02/2018 - 02:55
Can it go at the end of the equation?
Excelchat Expert
09/02/2018 - 02:55
another standalone sumifs joined by addition? Sorry, I don't actually get the full idea from your statement.
User
09/02/2018 - 02:56
Well, it adds the invoices to the equation only if it has been coded to certain accounts. What i was hoping was that it would keep that, but then only add it if it was in January (I'll end up doing this for each month).
Excelchat Expert
09/02/2018 - 02:57
I think I get it now. But let me know if I'm wrong.
Excelchat Expert
09/02/2018 - 02:59
Done
User
09/02/2018 - 02:59
thank you! HOw do i replace the month in the equation? Is that "AEOMONTH" or B88,0?
User
09/02/2018 - 03:01
thank you. i'm sorry i have to run into a meeting.
Excelchat Expert
09/02/2018 - 03:02
Like that, Add a new row of months.
Excelchat Expert
09/02/2018 - 03:02
Then use the cell reference.
Excelchat Expert
09/02/2018 - 03:02
is it clear?
Excelchat Expert
09/02/2018 - 03:03
Please close the session before you leave by clicking on the END SESSION button.
User
09/02/2018 - 03:03
thank you
Excelchat Expert
09/02/2018 - 03:04
A friendly reminder, if you don't close the session I'm stuck here and won't be able to help others.
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