You could try using an If statement in the column next to the sum column that
will show if the amount is over 40 hours: Example.......if(B240,"problem,"
") This formula will show the word problem when it is over 40, and nothing
if it is under 40.

"brodiemac" wrote:

I have a spreadsheet that our different locations used for scheduling. For
each day of the week, the manager selects a start time and an end time. The
total hours then calculates in the last column using a SUM formula. What has
been requested is that an error pop up when that SUM forumula calculates
hours that are greater than 40. I've tried every variation in data
validation that I can think of but I can't get anything to work. Any
suggestions welcome. I am working in Excel 2002. Thanks!