What are some common causes of the '#ERROR!' message in Google Sheets?

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What are some common causes of the '#ERROR!' message in Google Sheets?
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The '#ERROR!' message in Google Sheets is a generic indicator of a problem. Common causes include: incorrect formula syntax (typos, missing parentheses), division by zero, referencing invalid data (e.g., a cell containing text when a number is expected), using a function incorrectly (wrong number of arguments), exceeding the maximum formula length, or circular dependencies. It can also indicate issues with array formulas or imported data.