When you see the #VALUE error, it means that there is something wrong with the way the formula is typed, or there is something wrong with the cells you are referencing.

Quick Fixes for “Retrieving Data. Wait a Few Seconds” in Microsoft Excel Wait for a Moment and Try Again: The most immediate and sensible fix would be to give Excel a second or two to breathe.

There's an easy way to clean up errors if you know the Microsoft Excel formula IFERROR. Note that this tip also works in Google Sheets. Shaun from Spreadsheet Point shows exactly how to use the ...