The reference codes needed for the tables were mixed inside the Employee ID (like DR-K1.1995012),...The reference codes needed for the tables were mixed inside the Employee ID (like DR-K1.1995012),...
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The reference codes needed for the tables were mixed inside the Employee ID (like DR-K1.1995012), not written in separate columns. So, standard lookup formulas couldn't work normally.
Instead of manual inputs, I built advanced nested formulas to automate the entire process:
-LEFT & MID: To extract hidden codes and status keys from the Employee ID.
-VLOOKUP & HLOOKUP: To instantly pull data from reference tables using the extracted codes.
-IF & SUM: To handle dynamic allowance logic and calculate final net pay.
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