Error Handling Microsoft Access Tutorials

Access 2007 Error - when I try to import a text file
I am having some issues with Access 2007. When I try to import a text file into a table using a predefined spec, the routine will run for a while and then error out with the message "the search key was not found in an record". Any ideas on what this is and how I can fix it??

Spreadsheet Import Wizard Error
Microsoft Access has plenty of built-in functionality for using, importing, and exporting data quickly and easily. Most of this functionality is handled by easy-to-use Wizards. One such Wizard is the Spreadsheet Import Wizard. While it's easy to use, it can be downright frustrating when you select the "Finish" button to import the data into your table.

MS Access 97/Outlook 2003 interaction, error msg:not implemented
At work i usse windows xp,MS Acc 97 /outlook 2003. when trying to email a report thru Acc 97 via outlook 2003, i get a err msg "not implemented". Ive tried reinstalling both, still get the same msg. when others on their computer access the same db, they have no prob. Is my prob with Acc 97 or Outlook 2003?

Cannot open a microsoft access 2003 file
I have a dvd library list of my movies on a Microsoft access 2003 file. Have opened it many times and added new movies to it. Ran some errands today and when i got back and tried to open it back up to add a new movie, it wouldn't open.

How to solve the Could Not Lock File Error
This error occurs when the .ldb file is not automatically deleted when the user closes MS Access. In theory, the .ldb file should automatically get created when user connects to the database and automatically get deleted when user stops using the database. The way to fix this problem is to delete the .ldb file. The .ldb file will be in the same folder as the database itself. If the File in Use error is received when trying to delete the .ldb file.

When I go to open .mdb it gives and error then installs
I have Office XP installed and all apps within it work just fine when I open them except Access. When I try to open Access with a shortcut on my desktop, I get and error that says "Windows cannot find the file...". Behind that message, another opens that says "Preparing to Install... please wait while Windows configures Office XP Professional" If I go to the folder called C:Program FilesMicrosoft OfficeOffice10 and click on the MSACCESS.EXE file itself, there is no error, but it does the install part. Word and Excel start perfectly without this issue. I tried using the cd to repair the installation, but this had no effect.

Access, Acwzmain.mde
I am tryting to install either office pro Access or office 200 Access. I get the same error with both. f:pfilesmsoffice1031Acwzmain.mde (make sure that the file exist and that you can access it). I went to Microsft and looked it up and it says it could be my virus scan. I went into Norton and look it out and I still get the error. Please help!!! I am using Windows XP pro.

Access Error, runtime error 2424
Hello there All, has anyone seem this runtime error 2424?

Access 2003, ActiveX component can't create object
I am trying to create a data base of computer problems fixes that I encounter using Access 2003. When I try to use the wizard I get this error "ActiveX component can't create object". I have never used Access before (or made a data base) so the whole process is a learning experience for me.

Installing Jet 4.0 Service Pack 8 or later
When you run Access 2003, are you prompted to install the latest Jet 4.0 service pack? Do you wonder why you should install it, or from where to download it? Or, what sandbox mode is and why you would want to use it?

Error accessing file - or - This action will reset the current code in break mode
When you try to view the code for a Visual Basic for Applications module, compile a database, create an MDE file, or execute code in an Access 2000 database, you may see one of the following messages: "Error accessing file. Network connection may have been lost." "This action will reset the current code in break mode."

ActiveX component can't create object
When you use Microsoft Access, you receive the following error message: ActiveX component can't create object This article describes some common causes for this error message and offers methods that you can use to resolve the issue.

Error message: Microsoft Access couldn't print your object
This article applies to a Microsoft Access database (.accdb and .mdb) and to a Microsoft Access project (.adp). This article applies to a Microsoft Access database (.mdb) and to a Microsoft Access project (.adp). When you try to preview or print a report in Microsoft Access, you receive the following error message: Microsoft Access couldn't print your object. Make sure that the specified printer is available.

No Access license on this machine - message when I start Access
When you start Access 95 or Access 97, do you see a message about your computer not having an Access license? This could be because Access is not registered properly on your computer. The problem is often caused by installing Access 97 and Access 2000 on the same computer.

Trappable Microsoft Jet and DAO Errors
Trappable errors from the Microsoft Jet database engine can occur while an application is running, either within the development environment or as a stand-alone executable file. You can test and respond to trappable errors using the Error object.

Avoiding divide by zero errors in Access
If you try to divide a number by zero in Access, you receive a #DIV/0 error if you are in a form or report, or a #ERROR error if you are in a query. To avoid a divide by zero error, you can use the IIF function to set the results field to a zero-length string ("") if the divisor in a calculation is zero. You can then search the field for any values that contain a zero-length string and flag the results. The following steps demonstrate this technique by creating a table and a bound form, inserting three text boxes, and entering an expression.

Naming Conventions
When programming in Microsoft Access or any other programming language, a common mistake that may occur is when one variable of one type is used as if it is of another variable type. You may mistake in a line of code when you try to subtract a date value from a string value, which will throw up an error in your code.

Snapshot Viewer
If you use Access 2002 or later, you have an easier and cheaper alternative to distributing printed copies of your reports. You can simply create a snapshot of the report that users can view in the Snapshot Viewer.

You must install the Microsoft Access 2.0 Converter in order to convert this file
When you open a file in Access 2.0 file format in Access 2003, you are prompted to install the Access 2.0 Converter. This issue occurs because you have to install additional files that are not installed by Access 2003 to open or to convert an Access 2.0 database file.

You receive an error when you try to create a new report in Access 2000 without a default printer
When you try to create a new report, you may receive one of the following error messages. You may receive the following error message if you use the wizard to create a new report: You must install a printer before you can create a report. To install a printer, point to Settings on the Windows Start menu, click Printers, and then double-click Add Printer. Follow the instructions in the Add Printer wizard. Click OK in this dialog after you have done this, and the report wizard will continue.