A Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) forum. OfficeFrustration

If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.

Go Back   Home » OfficeFrustration forum » Microsoft Excel » General Discussion
Site Map Home Register Authors List Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read  

grouping data in pivot tables



 
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old January 16th, 2006, 04:34 AM posted to microsoft.public.excel.misc
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default grouping data in pivot tables

I am trying to group some dates in a pivot table, however when I select the
field, right click and select "group", I get an error - "Can't group that
selection". I have checked that the field is formatted correctly (dates). Any
suggestions?
  #2  
Old January 16th, 2006, 06:38 AM posted to microsoft.public.excel.misc
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default grouping data in pivot tables

Hi,

Make sure you have no blank rows in your Pivotdata range, and that you
have no blank cells in your date range. The data grouping wont work in
those cases.

Regards

Govind.

Johnson748r wrote:
I am trying to group some dates in a pivot table, however when I select the
field, right click and select "group", I get an error - "Can't group that
selection". I have checked that the field is formatted correctly (dates). Any
suggestions?

  #3  
Old January 16th, 2006, 06:56 AM posted to microsoft.public.excel.misc
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default grouping data in pivot tables

Thanks Govind.

"Govind" wrote:

Hi,

Make sure you have no blank rows in your Pivotdata range, and that you
have no blank cells in your date range. The data grouping wont work in
those cases.

Regards

Govind.

Johnson748r wrote:
I am trying to group some dates in a pivot table, however when I select the
field, right click and select "group", I get an error - "Can't group that
selection". I have checked that the field is formatted correctly (dates). Any
suggestions?


  #4  
Old April 11th, 2009, 06:06 PM posted to microsoft.public.excel.misc
sbates26
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 1
Default grouping data in pivot tables

I am getting the same error. I've reformatted the dates various ways and I
get get my spreadsheet to group by quarters. I've tried rearranging my pivot
table, removed any blanks, etc. I've never had a problem like this come up
before. ANy suggestions?

"Johnson748r" wrote:

I am trying to group some dates in a pivot table, however when I select the
field, right click and select "group", I get an error - "Can't group that
selection". I have checked that the field is formatted correctly (dates). Any
suggestions?

  #5  
Old April 19th, 2010, 09:31 PM posted to microsoft.public.excel.misc
Mac
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 330
Default grouping data in pivot tables

If there are "Blank" elements in your pivot table, edit the source data to
eleminate them by either adding the word "Blank" or deleting. Refresh the
table and then try to group again.
--
TX-CPA


"sbates26" wrote:

I am getting the same error. I've reformatted the dates various ways and I
get get my spreadsheet to group by quarters. I've tried rearranging my pivot
table, removed any blanks, etc. I've never had a problem like this come up
before. ANy suggestions?

"Johnson748r" wrote:

I am trying to group some dates in a pivot table, however when I select the
field, right click and select "group", I get an error - "Can't group that
selection". I have checked that the field is formatted correctly (dates). Any
suggestions?

 




Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is Off
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
PST file has reached maximum size Jeff C General Discussion 2 October 6th, 2005 01:35 PM
External Data and Pivot Tables Jaco Worksheet Functions 0 October 3rd, 2005 04:45 PM
strategy for data entry in multiple tables LAF Using Forms 18 April 25th, 2005 04:04 AM
Do Pivot Tables have an automatic data range expansion? David.c.h General Discussion 1 March 26th, 2005 12:55 AM
How do I get 3 series in sync with the x-axis? zizbird Charts and Charting 10 October 25th, 2004 01:23 PM


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 08:08 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright ©2004-2024 OfficeFrustration.
The comments are property of their posters.