Sum (iff) with multiple strings issue

[BethHawkins]

I am attempting to sum amounts only if a different field in the same table contains a certain amount. Here is the formula I have now:
EE Pre Tax: Sum(IIf([Inelig]![P1 Source]="EE", [Inelig]![P1 Amount]), Sum(IIf([Inelig]![P2 Source]="EE", [Inelig]![P2 Amount]), 0))

I will need to do this for 15 "P1 Amount"s.

I am able to get the function to work for the one P1 Source but as soon as I add the P2 Source, I either get closing parathesis errors or "The expression you entered has a function containing the wrong number of arguments" error. Any suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated.

 

[Jon]

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[Gasman]

Looks like you have an unnormalized database, so you will always be jumping through hoops?

 

[CJ_London]

EE Pre Tax: Sum(IIf([Inelig]![P1 Source]="EE", [Inelig]![P1 Amount]), Sum(IIf([Inelig]![P2 Source]="EE", [Inelig]![P2 Amount]), 0))

your brackets are in the wrong place and you have too many sums- try
EE Pre Tax: Sum(IIf([P1 Source]="EE", [P1 Amount], IIf([P2 Source]="EE", [P2 Amount], 0)))

and I agree with Gasman

 

[BethHawkins]

Thank you! That makes sense and worked alot better! I will look into the unnormalized database issue. Thanks again!

 

[Gasman]

I will look into the unnormalized database issue.

You appear to be using Access with an Excel head on.
The products are completely different and require a different mindset.

Very common for people that come from Excel, even with very good VBA knowledge.

Some excelllent links here https://www.accessforums.net/showthread.php?t=87892&p=510553#post510553

HTH

 

[BethHawkins]

Accurate assessment! I appreciate the extra help! Thank you!