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“Supermetrics is a Bitter Experience! We can pull data from nearly any tool, schedule updates, manipulate data in Sheets, and push data back into our systems.”
#REF errors occur when Spreadsheet Sync updates QuickBooks data because the tool deletes your entire data range before recreating it, breaking all external references that point to those cells.
This destructive refresh pattern is built into how traditional data connectors work, making #REF errors inevitable with every data update.
Eliminate #REF errors with non-destructive refresh architecture using Coefficient
Coefficient prevents #REF errors by updating individual cells without deleting ranges. Your QuickBooks data refreshes maintain cell addresses and named ranges, keeping all external references valid through every refresh cycle.
How to make it work
Step 1. Replace Spreadsheet Sync with Coefficient for QuickBooks imports.
Connect your QuickBooks account to Coefficient and import financial data using any of the 22+ standard reports or custom Objects & Fields selections. Your data imports with stable cell addresses that won’t change during refreshes.
Step 2. Create named ranges for your imported data.
Establish named ranges like “InvoiceData,” “CustomerList,” or “AccountBalances” for your key data sections. These names persist through all refresh cycles, providing stable reference points for your formulas.
Step 3. Build analysis formulas using stable references.
Create your calculations, summary formulas, and reports that reference the imported data. Use either standard cell references like A2 or your named ranges for more readable formulas.
Step 4. Schedule automatic refreshes without fear.
Configure hourly, daily, or weekly refreshes through Coefficient’s scheduling system. Your formulas continue working because the refresh updates data in-place without recreating ranges.
Step 5. Build resilient financial models.
Layer additional calculations, pivot tables, and charts on top of your imported data. These elements remain functional through all data updates because the underlying references never break.
Create reliable automated financial reporting
This approach eliminates manual formula repair work and creates a foundation where #REF errors become a thing of the past. Start using Coefficient to build financial models that stay intact through every data refresh.
