Explanation

Data validation rules are triggered when a user adds or changes a cell value.

Each time a number is entered, the validation is triggered.

As long as the sum remains less than 1000, validation succeeds.

Excel formula: Data validation allow numbers only

If any entry causes the sum C6:C9 to exceed 1000, validation fails.

These values can be numbers, cell references, ranges, arrays, and constants, in any combination.

SUM can handle up to 255 individual arguments.

Excel formula: Data validation allow text only

Excel formula: Data validation require unique number

Excel SUM function