How to Fix the ARRAY_LITERAL Error in Google Sheets Queries with Month and Year Conditions

Troubleshoot your Google Sheets queries by learning how to fix the `ARRAY_LITERAL` error caused by incorrect syntax when using month and year conditions. --- This video is based on the question https://stackoverflow.com/q/74213282/ asked by the user 'Carlos Vergara' ( https://stackoverflow.com/u/12943844/ ) and on the answer https://stackoverflow.com/a/74214911/ provided by the user 'player0' ( https://stackoverflow.com/u/5632629/ ) at 'Stack Overflow' website. Thanks to these great users and Stackexchange community for their contributions. Visit these links for original content and any more details, such as alternate solutions, latest updates/developments on topic, comments, revision history etc. For example, the original title of the Question was: ARRAY_LITERAL Error using 3 QUERY with month and year Also, Content (except music) licensed under CC BY-SA https://meta.stackexchange.com/help/l... The original Question post is licensed under the 'CC BY-SA 4.0' ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... ) license, and the original Answer post is licensed under the 'CC BY-SA 4.0' ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... ) license. If anything seems off to you, please feel free to write me at vlogize [AT] gmail [DOT] com. --- Troubleshooting the ARRAY_LITERAL Error in Google Sheets Queries Google Sheets is a powerful tool that allows users to perform complex data manipulations using formulas. However, errors can sometimes crop up, particularly when using advanced functions like QUERY. One common error users encounter is the ARRAY_LITERAL error when trying to filter data by both month and year. In this guide, we'll explore this issue and provide a clear solution to get your formula back on track. Understanding the Problem When attempting to filter data from connected sheets using the IMPORTRANGE and QUERY functions, adding an additional condition for the year often leads to errors. A user, for instance, faced a situation where their initial formula worked fine when filtering solely by month, but encountered an ARRAY_LITERAL error after adding a year condition. This is a typical issue caused by syntax errors or incorrect use of functions within the formula. Example of the Error The working formula was as follows: [[See Video to Reveal this Text or Code Snippet]] However, after modifying it to include a year condition, it broke down: [[See Video to Reveal this Text or Code Snippet]] The Solution: Adjusting the Syntax To resolve the ARRAY_LITERAL error, you need to ensure that the function syntax is correct and consistent across all query components. Here’s an improved version of the original formula that should work properly: Step-by-Step Solution Use IFERROR: Replace SI.ERROR with IFERROR to maintain consistency in your function usage. Format of Queries: Ensure the queries follow the correct syntax where columns and conditions are properly concatenated. Combine Arrays Properly: The concatenation of results should be performed correctly to prevent array literal issues. Revised Formula Here’s how the corrected formula looks: [[See Video to Reveal this Text or Code Snippet]] Key Tips Ensuring Syntax Consistency: Make sure to use the same language for functions (IFERROR instead of SI.ERROR). Correct Column References: Check that you are referencing the correct columns in your IMPORTRANGE and QUERY. Test Incrementally: If errors continue, test each segment of your formula step-by-step to isolate the problem. Conclusion By carefully following the steps outlined above and ensuring syntax consistency throughout your formula, you can easily resolve the ARRAY_LITERAL error encountered when filtering Google Sheets data by month and year. Don’t forget, troubleshooting formulas in Google Sheets requires attention to detail, so take your time and double-check your work. Happy analyzing!