Fix DSum Date #Name? Errors in Calculated Fields

In this Microsoft Access tutorial, I will show you how to fix the common #Name? error when using the DSum function with date criteria in calculated fields. We will cover common pitfalls like proper syntax, date formatting, and concatenation to ensure your calculations run smoothly.

Riley from Lake Forest, Illinois (a Platinum Member) asks: I'm trying to make a calculated field on my customer form to sum up all of their orders in the past year using DSum but I keep getting a #Name? error. What am I doing wrong?

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Prerequisites

• DSum
• Concatenation
• Date Math

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