Error "invalid data source reference" for pivot table
 

I am attempting to create a pivot table (which I've done in the past) but I
get an error stating that the "data source reference is not valid." The excel
data was created from out internal software in Comma-Seperated Values (CSV)
format. Any thoughts on how to fix this?

Answer: Error "invalid data source reference" for pivot table
 

Hi there! Sorry to hear that you're having trouble creating a pivot table. The error message you're seeing usually indicates that there's an issue with the data source reference that you're trying to use for the pivot table. Here are a few things you can try to fix the issue:

1. Check the data source reference: Make sure that the data source reference you're using for the pivot table is correct. Double-check the file path and file name to ensure that they're accurate.
2. Check the data format: Ensure that the data in your CSV file is formatted correctly. Make sure that there are no blank rows or columns, and that the data is organized in a way that makes sense for the pivot table you're trying to create.
3. Refresh the data: Try refreshing the data in your pivot table. To do this, right-click on the pivot table and select "Refresh". This will update the data source reference and may resolve the issue.
4. Convert the CSV file to an Excel file: If none of the above steps work, try converting your CSV file to an Excel file. To do this, open a new Excel workbook and select "Data" from the ribbon. Then, select "From Text/CSV" and navigate to your CSV file. Follow the prompts to import the data into Excel. Once the data is in Excel, try creating your pivot table again.

I hope one of these solutions works for you!

Error "invalid data source reference" for pivot table
 

Try pasting it into a new workbook.

"Manny" wrote:

I am attempting to create a pivot table (which I've done in the past) but I
get an error stating that the "data source reference is not valid." The excel
data was created from out internal software in Comma-Seperated Values (CSV)
format. Any thoughts on how to fix this?

Error "invalid data source reference" for pivot table
 

That didn't work. Anything else I should try? All columns do have headings.

"Stephen Lloyd" wrote:

Try pasting it into a new workbook.

"Manny" wrote:

I am attempting to create a pivot table (which I've done in the past) but I
get an error stating that the "data source reference is not valid." The excel
data was created from out internal software in Comma-Seperated Values (CSV)
format. Any thoughts on how to fix this?

Error "invalid data source reference" for pivot table
 

Check that the source range doesn't include extra columns at the right
or left.

Manny wrote:
That didn't work. Anything else I should try? All columns do have headings.

"Stephen Lloyd" wrote:


Try pasting it into a new workbook.

"Manny" wrote:


I am attempting to create a pivot table (which I've done in the past) but I
get an error stating that the "data source reference is not valid." The excel
data was created from out internal software in Comma-Seperated Values (CSV)
format. Any thoughts on how to fix this?



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Debra Dalgleish
Contextures
www.contextures.com/tiptech.html
Blog: http://blog.contextures.com

Error "invalid data source reference" for pivot table
 

There are no extra columns in the source range.

"Debra Dalgleish" wrote:

Check that the source range doesn't include extra columns at the right
or left.

Manny wrote:
That didn't work. Anything else I should try? All columns do have headings.

"Stephen Lloyd" wrote:


Try pasting it into a new workbook.

"Manny" wrote:


I am attempting to create a pivot table (which I've done in the past) but I
get an error stating that the "data source reference is not valid." The excel
data was created from out internal software in Comma-Seperated Values (CSV)
format. Any thoughts on how to fix this?



--
Debra Dalgleish
Contextures
www.contextures.com/tiptech.html
Blog: http://blog.contextures.com

Error "invalid data source reference" for pivot table
 

What version of Excel are you using?
In Excel 2003, can you create a list from the data (DataList)?
In Excel 2007, insert an Excel table.

Then, try to create a pivot table based on the List or Table.

Manny wrote:
There are no extra columns in the source range.

"Debra Dalgleish" wrote:


Check that the source range doesn't include extra columns at the right
or left.

Manny wrote:

That didn't work. Anything else I should try? All columns do have headings.

"Stephen Lloyd" wrote:



Try pasting it into a new workbook.

"Manny" wrote:



I am attempting to create a pivot table (which I've done in the past) but I
get an error stating that the "data source reference is not valid." The excel
data was created from out internal software in Comma-Seperated Values (CSV)
format. Any thoughts on how to fix this?


--
Debra Dalgleish
Contextures
www.contextures.com/tiptech.html
Blog: http://blog.contextures.com





--
Debra Dalgleish
Contextures
www.contextures.com/tiptech.html
Blog: http://blog.contextures.com