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Importrange permission error in Google Sheets

G2 cannot access the source spreadsheet. Use the provided local data instead by replacing it with exactly =SUM(B2:B4).

Verified by JosephineJuly 25, 2026About 75 seconds

Quick answer

G2 cannot access the source spreadsheet. Use the provided local data instead by replacing it with exactly =SUM(B2:B4).

Step-by-step

1

Select the targetG2 cannot access the source spreadsheet.

2

Apply the changeUse the provided local data instead by replacing it with exactly =SUM(B2:B4).

Shortcut or faster method

Use the menu path shown in the video and keep the target range selected until the change is applied.

Expected result

G2 contains the stable replacement formula and displays 500.

Common mistake

Applying the change to more rows, columns, or cells than the task specifies.

Troubleshooting

Re-select G2 and repeat the final action. G2 contains the stable replacement formula and displays 500.

Example spreadsheet data

This is the clean fixture used for the verified run.

Item	Amount
Hosting	80
Software	120
Design	300

Video transcript

Open the prepared Formula recovery spreadsheet.
Select the target. G2 cannot access the source spreadsheet.
Apply the change. Use the provided local data instead by replacing it with exactly =SUM(B2:B4).
G2 contains the stable replacement formula and displays 500.