Alter file path based on cell reference

gohawks222

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A short explanation; I have a large amount of reports in one folder, and they are all formatted the exact same way every time, except for the date in the file name (ex. Out of Stock Report WE 04.20.16.xlsx). In the workbook where I have my formula, I'm referencing a cell that has a date in it, and then using that date (DT$3 reference is a date) as an input for the last part of the file path, so that it goes to the correct file and looks up the file. I don't need any actual index/match or lookup formula, because these reports are all formatted the exact same way, so the needed value is always in the same cell on the same worksheet. Here is my formula that I'm getting a #REF error on:

Code:
='\\dhqshareddata\data\Supply_Chain\Planning\Strategic Planning - Forecasting\Out of Stock\All Reports\[Out of Stock Report WE "&TEXT(DT$3, ("MM.DD.YY"))&".xlsx]Category Report'!$C$5

Any help is appreciated!
 

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