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pivot tables

ResolvedVersion 2003

Pivot tables

I am trying to create a pivot table from a range of excel data. I have selected and named all the data ranges used in the table, and there are no blank cells within the selection. When I get to the end of the pivot wizard and click 'finish', excel shows the following message:

'The pivot table filed name is not valid. To create a pivot table report, you must use data that is organised as a list with labeled columns. If you are changing the name of a Pivot Table field, you must type a new name for the field.'

What am I doing wrong?

RE: Pivot tables

Hello Andy

Thank you for your question and welcome to the forum.

When you get to the second step of the wizard where it asks you for the data source for the pivot table, what are you entering into the box at this stage of the wizard?

Kind regards
Amanda

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