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I have this formula that does not work, really stumped. I've worked through this several times and just can't quite get it.

=IF(ISNUMBER(Find("4",Priority)),"Deferred",(IF(ISBLANK([Close Date]),(IF(ISBLANK([Actual Fix Date]),(IF(ISBLANK([Estimated Fix Date]),"Open","Accepted"),"Fixed"),"Closed"))

The calculated formula checks for if the priority is deferred, because if so the overall status is then deferred. It then checks if there are any values for dates in 3 columns. Please let me know if there is something blatantly wrong or if there is another way to go about doing this, thank you!

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  • Are you getting the "bad formula" error, or is it not giving you the results you're looking for given the conditions? – Kalea Jul 24 '17 at 19:46
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You aren't putting the correct amount of parentheses. You have 12 '(' but only 9 ')' which means the functions in your function aren't being closed properly. Try adding three ')' at the end of your function.

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  • Did not work, I've tried working the parentheses in other spots as well. I'm sure it's a syntax error but maybe it's a logic error? Can nested if statements work like this in sharepoint or maybe it isn't supported. – Colton M. Jul 24 '17 at 19:59
  • It is definitely allowed. There are examples for nested if statements here: Microsoft Support. Sometimes it helps to start building it from the ground up again, to see how the logic of your function pans out. – panic Jul 24 '17 at 20:05
  • Thanks for the help stranger, got it to finally work. Here's the final if anyone ever comes across this thread and wants free sp code lol =IF(ISNUMBER(FIND("4",Priority)),"Deferred",IF(ISBLANK([Estimated Fix Date]),"Open",IF(ISBLANK([Actual Fix Date]),"Accepted",IF(ISBLANK([Close Date]),"Fixed","Closed")))) – Colton M. Jul 24 '17 at 20:28
  • Glad I could help! Nothing worse than banging your head against a while and not finding a solution .. – panic Jul 24 '17 at 20:29
  • @ColtonM. Please if the above answer guide you to solve your issue, set it as answer, if not at your final answer in answer section to be helpful for all, thanks – Mohamed El-Qassas MVP♦ Jul 24 '17 at 21:38

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