Did you try this Combination of IF + Vlookup?
Excel's IF and VLOOKUP functions enable conditional lookups, which return distinct results depending on whether a lookup succeeds, fails, or fulfil particular criteria. This powerful combination adds a layer of decision-making to standard lookup operations, making your spreadsheets more dynamic and intelligent.
Syntax:
=IF(C4="Yes", VLOOKUP(D4, Employee_Table, 2, FALSE), "Lookup not permitted")
Explanation:
This formula checks whether a certain condition is met (C4 = "Yes"). If the condition is true, it performs a VLOOKUP to fetch a value from a table. If the condition is false, it returns the message "Location not permitted".
Real-Life
Example:
This type of formula is very useful when you
want to control whether a lookup operation should happen — for example:
Only allow lookup if a
user has selected “Yes” to a confirmation.
Control data
visibility based on user inputs.
Prevent access to certain
information unless permitted.
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