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_Aleksa_
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Helper II

Error when using switch function

Hello,

 

Thank you for your help in advance! I am getting the following error message:

 

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MartynRamsden
Solution Sage
Solution Sage

Hi @_Aleksa_ ,

You're seeing this error because RIGHT is a text function and you're comparing its result to a number.

To fix this, simply put the number 2 in double quotes (i.e. "2") or wrap the entire RIGHT function with VALUE.

Best regards,
Martyn

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MartynRamsden
Solution Sage
Solution Sage

Hi @_Aleksa_ ,

You're seeing this error because RIGHT is a text function and you're comparing its result to a number.

To fix this, simply put the number 2 in double quotes (i.e. "2") or wrap the entire RIGHT function with VALUE.

Best regards,
Martyn

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