In MS Excel, formulas are powerful, but even a single mistake can throw up an error. One of the most common errors users can face while using the VLOOKUP function is: “The formula you typed contains an error.” It typically indicates a problem with the formula’s syntax, incorrect arguments, or a reference to a non-existent cell or function. Thus, if you’re frustrated by this, you’re not alone. In this blog, we’ll break down what causes this message and how to fix it quickly.