XL97: EUROCONVERT Function Returns #NAME? Error (293868)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Excel 97 for Windows
This article was previously published under Q293868

SYMPTOMS

When you use the EUROCONVERT function in Excel, you receive the #NAME? error.

CAUSE

The Eurotool.xla add-in is not supplied with the version of Excel listed at the beginning of this article.

RESOLUTION

A supported fix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is described in this article. Apply it only to computers that are experiencing this specific problem. This fix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the fix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services phone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;EN-US;CNTACTMS

NOTE: In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The typical support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.

The English version of this fix should have the following file attributes or later: 
   Date      Time         Version      Size    File name     Platform
   ------------------------------------------------------------------
   2/7/2001   3:10:39 PM  1.2.0.207    13824   MsoEuro.dll 
   4/5/2001  10:39:58 PM  N/A           1426   Readme.txt
   4/5/2001  10:53:11 PM  N/A          29184   Eurotool.xla

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

MORE INFORMATION

The EUROCONVERT function can do the following:
  • Convert a number to euros.
  • Convert a number from euros to a euro member currency.
  • Convert a number from one euro member currency to another by using the euro as an intermediary (triangulation).
The currencies available for conversion are those of European Union (EU) members that have adopted the euro. The EUROCONVERT function uses fixed conversion rates that are established by the EU.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:10/6/2005
Keywords:kbHotfixServer kbQFE kbprb kbQFE KB293868
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