Even if this one of the best spreadsheet tools in the market, this doesn’t make Microsoft Excel immune to occasional bugs. This would be the case with an error message users have been reporting: Run time error 1004. Application-defined or object-defined error.
How can I fix the VBA runtime error 1004?
1. Check your Excel add-ins
2. Verify Excel or install the latest updates
Depending on whether your copy of Office is Click-to-run or MSI-based install, the next steps will vary a little.
Click-to-run
A window called How would you like to repair your Office Programs will appear
MSI-based
3. The named range doesn’t exist
The most common cause of a run-time Error 1004 is when VBA code refers to a named range that doesn’t exist. Maybe the name is spelled wrong in the code or maybe a valid name is used, but it is on an inactive worksheet. In this second case, the solution is to qualify the range reference with a worksheet (and perhaps the workbook). A less common cause of 1004 errors is when you use a named formula or constant in a Range statement. VBA complains because the named formula or constant returns a value rather than a range reference. The workaround is to use the evaluate method to get the value, such as by enclosing in square brackets:
4. Check the contents of the spreadsheet
Inserting a row or column Performing calculations Copy and pasting Sorting Opening or closing the workbook
If you are doing any of the actions mentioned above and you receive the error, check what exactly is wrong. If that is the case, try doing the following:
Recheck the formulas Recheck the calculations Avoid using excess shapes Avoid using complex PivotTables Try not to use macros and complex charts with many data points
In today’s guide, we explored the best solutions that you can try to fix the VBA runtime error 1004. If you found this article helpful or you have any suggestions, get into contact with us by using the comment section below.
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