why isn't this working - keep getting error: "Name" wasn't recognized

[Anonymous]

First off - when is MSFT going to allow Paste operations on this site? I don't think it's an employer firewall issue as I'm able to paste code into other tech forums.
Ok - I have a string of M code which doesn't have any Syntax errors showing in Advanced Editor - but I keep getting the folowing error message:  
"An error occurred in teh the " query. Expression.Error: The name 'Merged Queries2' wasn't recognized. Make sure it's spelled correctly."
Here are the two pertinent lines in my M code:
#"Merged Queries2" = Table.NestedJoin(#"Change Index Type", {"Temp"}, #"Reporting Dates", {"Index"}, "Reporting Dates", JoinKind.LeftOuter),

#"Expanded Reporting Dates" = Table.ExpandTableColumn(#"Merged Queries2", "Reporting Dates", {"Reporting Month"}, {Reporting Month}),

Appreciate any insights!

Thanks!

Steve 

[KNP · Accepted solution]

Pasting also works fine for me, for pretty much all objects, text, images etc.

As far as your query goes, I think you're missing some quotes, although I don't think it explains that error.

#"Merged Queries2" = Table.NestedJoin(#"Change Index Type", {"Temp"}, #"Reporting Dates", {"Index"}, "Reporting Dates", JoinKind.LeftOuter),

#"Expanded Reporting Dates" = Table.ExpandTableColumn(#"Merged Queries2", "Reporting Dates", {"Reporting Month"}, {"Reporting Month"}),

[Anonymous]

thansk all - I'll try adding the missing quotes and circle back

BTW - I've determined that it is actually my employer that is blocking my ability to paste any thing into tech forums - total bummer but IIWII

[ronrsnfld]

I, too, have had no problem pasting either code or pictures onto this site.  Which line/applied step is first showing the error?  In my coding, that error usually means I neglected to enclose something within quotation marks, or some other typo, so the compiler can't find a variable with that name.

[AlexisOlson]

FWIW, I've never had issues pasting code here.

I don't see anything wrong with the lines you posted. Can you try hitting Refresh Preview and if that doesn't do anything share the rest of your query M code.