ISREFEXIST

Verifies whether a reference exists and returns a logical result.

The ISREFEXIST function returns TRUE if the specified reference exists in the model. It returns FALSE if the reference is invalid, missing, or does not exist. It is commonly used to validate references before applying calculations or logic.

Syntax

ISREFEXIST(reference)

Arguments

reference - The reference to validate. Required.

Return value

Either TRUE or FALSE.

Example

IF(ISREFEXIST([2026 Revenue Plan]), [2026 Revenue Plan], "Reference Does Not Exist")

In this example, the formula checks whether the reference '[2026 Revenue Plan]' exists in the model. If TRUE, it returns the value of '[2026 Revenue Plan]'. If FALSE, it returns 'Reference Does Not Exist'.

Applying ISREFEXIST function

Excel equivalent

ISREF