Index(match(),match()) with a partial search

Afro_Cookie

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Hi all,

I am trying to use a partial text search in one of the matches and it is not returning any results. I've used this method numerous times in the past but never with a partial search. Can someone please take a look at my example below and let me know if they can help?

In my example, I want to input a PO number and have the job number populate based on a partial search of the part. I have also tried two iterations of the wild card function ("*"&"WO" as well as "*WO")

Work Order Current.xlsx
ABCDEF
1JOBPARTCUST POPO4509480964
2X001734016JAR06806014509480964JOB#N/A
3X001734097JAR06806A4509480964
4X001734177JAR06806WO4509480964
Sheet3
Cell Formulas
RangeFormula
F2F2=INDEX(A2:A4,MATCH(F1,C2:C4),MATCH("*WO",B2:B4))
 

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You cannot use Index like that, the 1st match is for rows & the 2nd for columns.
How about
Excel Formula:
=FILTER(A2:A4,(C2:C4=F1)*(RIGHT(B2:B4,2)="WO"))
 
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You cannot use Index like that, the 1st match is for rows & the 2nd for columns.
How about
Excel Formula:
=FILTER(A2:A4,(C2:C4=F1)*(RIGHT(B2:B4,2)="WO"))
I tried this and it returned a #CALC! error
 
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That suggest you don't have anything that matches both criteria.
Fluff.xlsm
ABCDEF
1JOBPARTCUST POPO4509480964
2X001734016JAR06806014509480964JOBX001734177
3X001734097JAR06806A4509480964
4X001734177JAR06806WO4509480964
Main
Cell Formulas
RangeFormula
F2F2=FILTER(A2:A4,(C2:C4=F1)*(RIGHT(B2:B4,2)="WO"))
 
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