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Nested IFS Statement to Determine Status

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Managing correspondence through multiple checkpoints can be daunting, especially when tracking status relies on various date inputs. If you're using a nested IFS statement in Excel 365 to automate location status in Column M, you might encounter errors like #NAME. This could stem from unrecognized functions or incorrect syntax. By effectively checking for keywords and dates in your process, you can streamline tracking and sorting. Let's refine your formula to ensure it accurately reflects the status of each item.

I use an Excel workbook (365 desktop) to track the status of correspondence that needs to hit various checkpoints (columns E, G, H, I (conditional), K). As the item moves through the process, dates are input into those respective columns; plus the occasional cancellation or item hold.

I am looking to build out Column M to provide an 'automated' location status that will change as dates or other key text are put into the columns mentioned above. I aim to be able to sort and count the correspondence by location/status.

My initial thought is to use a IFS statement to check for keywords or date by column precedence. I came up with the below but it is throwing an error.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Draft Formula - Throws #Name Error / [Top row below header is row 10]

=IFS(K10="Cancelled","Cancelled",K10="Hold","Hold",K10="Shutdown","Shutdown",ISDATE(K10),"Completed",ISDATE(I10),"TEXT5",ISDATE(H10),"TEXT6",ISDATE(E10),"TEXT7",ISBLANK(E10),"TEXT8")

Note: The snip shows a few of the different setups for the data rows.

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