Why do some numerical dates pull and format correctly and others as zero (0)?

[ez08mba]

Problem: My formula to lookup (using INDEX / MATCH) to pull in date values from one workbook to another appears to be working correctly, but some dates just pull in and convert to zero and I'm not sure why?

What I'm trying to do: Is save time rather than copy manually all these over.

The formula in right table 'Custom Field (Actual end)": =IF(MATCH([@[Issue key]],MetricsCapture.xlsx!Table1[Issue key],0),INDEX(MetricsCapture.xlsx!Table1[#Data],MATCH([@[Issue key]],MetricsCapture.xlsx!Table1[Issue key],0),78),"")

Pulling data from the table on the left to the table on the right using that formula:

 

[awoohaw]

I'm happy to know you're making progress on the workbook.
But, I'm confused if you have solved your question. I'm thinking you have, but I want to be certain.

Best Wishes.

 

[ez08mba]

In wanting to be certain, do you need something more from me? Or were you just inferring you were going to review the post to be sure?

 

[awoohaw]

In wanting to be certain, do you need something more from me? Or were you just inferring you were going to review the post to be sure?

I have no needs. I was just unsure if your problem was solved. Something I read in a prior post led me to think you may have had another issue.
But, if changing the column reference is all that is needed then that is great.

Best Wishes.

 

[ez08mba]

Great! Again, I think that is all it was. A lot of time spent on something simple, so I appreciate all the help and I will mark my answer.

 

[awoohaw]

Great! Again, I think that is all it was. A lot of time spent on something simple, so I appreciate all the help and I will mark my answer.

my pleasure. Thanks for the feedback.