The #REF error occurs in Microsoft Excel when a formula refers to an invalid cell. Here's how to fix the Excel #REF error the right way.

If you are getting the Data source reference is not valid while trying to create a pivot table in Microsoft Excel, see this post for the fix.

Because so many of you search on “circular reference,” we thought we should very clearly explain how to remove or fix your formula in Excel Help on Office.com. Here’s one tip. Sometimes the first step ...

You have to change the number of times excel performs or iterates formulas. Go to Formula tab, under calculation option check Enable iterative calculation box. After this in Maximum iteration box type ...

If a cell produces a #REF! error, for example, enter that string of characters into the Help window’s Search box and press ENTER. Sometimes, such a search isn’t much help. Typing “#####” into the ...