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Vlookup cannot find value in Google Sheets

G2 cannot find its lookup value. Replace it with exactly =IFNA(VLOOKUP("Missing",A2:B4,2,FALSE),"Not found").

Verified by JosephineJuly 25, 2026About 75 seconds

Quick answer

G2 cannot find its lookup value. Replace it with exactly =IFNA(VLOOKUP("Missing",A2:B4,2,FALSE),"Not found").

Step-by-step

1

Select the targetG2 cannot find its lookup value.

2

Apply the changeReplace it with exactly =IFNA(VLOOKUP("Missing",A2:B4,2,FALSE),"Not found").

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 corrected formula and displays Not found.

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 corrected formula and displays Not found.

Example spreadsheet data

This is the clean fixture used for the verified run.

Name	Amount
Alpha	10
Beta	20
Gamma	30

Video transcript

Open the prepared Formula repair spreadsheet.
Select the target. G2 cannot find its lookup value.
Apply the change. Replace it with exactly =IFNA(VLOOKUP("Missing",A2:B4,2,FALSE),"Not found").
G2 contains the corrected formula and displays Not found.