What is loading error in Google Sheets?
#LOADING appears while an external or slow function is still fetching data. It usually clears when the import finishes.
When to use it
Use error messages as a checklist when a formula returns an unexpected result or blocks a dependent report.
When to skip it
Do not treat every warning as fatal; some loading or circular notices are expected during imports or iterative models.
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