Word Mail Merge Error

Keep getting the error "5941-the requested member of the collection does not exist" whenever I try to use Doug Robbins' mail merge macro? What does this error mean and how do I fix it?

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It usually means that there is a required bookmark missing from the mail merge main document.

If you send me that document and the data source, I will investigate the issue.

Hope this helps,
Doug Robbins - MVP Office Apps & Services (Word)
dougrobbinsmvp@gmail.com
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Hello Doug

I also have the 5941 etc.. error message and i will send my two files should you have the time to tell me what the issue is.

I would so love to be able to use this facility of 'Merge Many to One'.

The two files are only very rough and simple, i am trying to get the process to work before i start designing what i would require for the final outcome.

Any help would eb much appreciated.

I have emailed *** Email address is removed for privacy *** and *** Email address is removed for privacy ***

Thanks

Simon

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The problem occurs because you have not inserted the required "group" bookmark in the table in the mail merge main document.
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Doug Robbins - MVP Office Apps & Services (Word)
dougrobbinsmvp@gmail.com
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Hi Doug,

I have the same problem with the users above, error 5941.

I do not understand what you mean by
"The problem occurs because you have not inserted the required "group" bookmark in the table in the mail merge main document."

Can you please elaborate more on that?

Thanks!

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What type of merge are you performing?  The requirements are detailed in the Mail Merging with Charts and the Using the Many to One Facility documents that can be downloaded from the following link:

Http://bit.ly/1hduSCB

If you still need help, send me the files and I will sort it out.

Hope this helps,
Doug Robbins - MVP Office Apps & Services (Word)
dougrobbinsmvp@gmail.com
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Hi Doug,

I have sent you the files to your email, appreciate your help. I have went through the pdf on your onedrive site, its still giving me errors though. 

Thanks!

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Does this tool works in Mac aswell

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Sorry, the Mac does not have the necessary ability in VBA
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