Error Messages

The following is a list of Dictionary-IV system messages specific to Report-IV.

Bad syntax or argument out of range

The syntax is incorrect or invalid.

Cannot determine access to file XXXXXXXX

Access to the specified file cannot be determined by Report-IV. Access is obtained when a Link between two files is discerned. This is usually made when a Data Name is common to both files or a Data Name in the first file has been defined as the key to the second file.

Cannot determine size of XXXXXXXX

A data name declared in two or more formats has dissimilar attributes.

Cannot locate Dictionary-IV sort file XXXXXXXX

The specified SORT file cannot be located.

Cannot locate file XXXXXXXX

The specified file cannot be located.

Definition Size Limit Reached! Please Save

A report definition cannot exceed 512 lines.

Duplicate Control or Variable Name

Multiple definitions have been found for the above data name. This could be in the ENTRY-SECTION in a DN or FN line, or in the CONTROL-SECTION with ST, CB, or CT line having the same number.

Error Attempting to Include Format *1

The specified Format could not be included. Run the Dictionary Update for a detailed analysis.

Error in File Definition specifications

The file definition contains errors on conditions or specification that cannot be interpreted or resolved.

Error in Field Specification of Data Name

The field specification for a Data Name contains errors on conditions or specifications that cannot be interpreted or resolved.

Formula result overlaps adjacent formula

The result of this formula, as calculated, will overlap an adjacent formula (to the right). In order to resolve this, you will either need to move one or both of the formulas, or use substring position options to limit the length of the result or the formula.

Formula result will not fit on line

The result of this formula, as calculated, will not fit onto the line with the report width currently set. In order to resolve this, you will either need to move the formula, use substring position options to limit the length of the result of the formula, or expand the width of the report.

Formula too long

The length of the formula has exceeded the valid length.

Invalid LINE TYPE or LINE TYPE structure

The line type is not recognized or the structure is invalid.

JOIN BY is not allowed on the primary LINK

JOIN BY is used to establish a relationship where the relationship between links is ambiguous and is not allowed on the primary Link.

Library has not been created yet

The library name that you have entered has not been created yet. Please enter another name or press the F4 key to exit.

Library is being edited now

This library is currently being changed by another operator. The library will become available when the changes are completed.

Line Number is invalid or out of range

The value specified for a Innn or a Tnnn line is not numeric or is not in the range of 101 to 199 for an Innn line or 901 to 999 for a Tnnn line.

Line type used is invalid/out of sequence

The line type used is not a valid line type or is not valid in this area of the report definition.

Line type used is not valid

The line type used is not a valid line type or is not valid in this area of the report definition.

Line type used may not contain formulas

The line type used may not contain formulas. The only line types that may utilize this function are those within the REPORT-SECTION.

Line Type used not in CONTROL-SECTION

The line type used is not specified in the CONTROL-SECTION of the report. In order for the line (type and number) to appear in the report area, it must first be specified in the control area.

LNS may not be used when SORT BY specified

The SORT BY clause is invalid.

LNX must be the last entry in the FILE-SECTION.

When an LNX entry is used, it must be the last line type in the FILE-SECTION.

LNX or LNS must be the last entry in the FILE-SECTION

A standard Link entry cannot follow either an LNX or LNS.

Maximum number of LN entries exceeded

LN (LN, LNC, LNU, LNX, LNS) entries are limited to a total of twenty.

Module *1 not found

The definition module specified in an INCLUDE does not exist.

Only one KEY RANGE option is allowed

Only one KEY RANGE option can be specified for the file definitions.

Only one LNX or LNS entry may be used

More than one LNX or more than one LNS cannot be used in a Report-IV definition. Use ANDs or ORs with parenthetical grouping to achieve the desired results.

Report already defined

The report name that you have entered already exists. Please enter another name or press the F4 key to exit.

Report contains too many formulas

A report definition cannot exceed 255 formulas.

Report name must be at least 3 characters

Report names can be from 3 through 8 characters long. You must enter at least three characters, because the first two characters are used as a Library name.

Resultant SORT BY expressions exceeds BASIC SORT size

The specified SORT BY expression exceeds 144 characters.

SORT BY data name is not allowed with DATA-FILE IS

SORT BY SORT0 is valid only on the first link in a report.

SORT BY SORT0 is used to allow run time specification of the Dictionary-IV sort to be used by Report-IV. It may only be used with the primary Link used in a report.

"SORT BY" sort key size too large

Sort key too large for File XXXXXXXX

The specified file’s sort key has exceeded the valid length.

Syntax Error, F1 to display

A syntax error has been encountered in the formula or in the resolution of the formula, or in the resolution of some component of the report. This error contradicts Report-IV or Thoroughbred Basic syntax requirements. Press the F1 key to display the compiled statement that is generating the error.

Text may be used only in a formula

The report name you have entered does not exist

Enter another name, press the F2 key at the name field entry to view existing reports, or press the F4 key to exit.

The total data size exceeds the maximum allowed

The total length of Data Names to be included cannot exceed the maximum of 32767 allowed by Thoroughbred Basic.

Unable to Generate Executable Report Module

An executable report cannot be generated. Make sure that the report has not duplicate statement labels, duplicate user-defined functions, and that all Format references are valid. This error will occur if a Format name containing lowercase letters is referenced by a Link in the FILE-SECTION and PRM UPPER is on.

Unable to sort because corrupt data.

Undefined Data Name (KEY-RANGE)

An undefined Data Name has been encountered in the KEY RANGE option of the file definition.

Unexpected BASIC Compile Error

A syntax error has been encountered in the formula or in the resolution of the formula, or in the resolution of some component of the report during the compile process in Thoroughbred Basic. Press the F1 key to display the compiled statement that is generating the error that is displayed in the same window.

USING may not be included with Dictionary-IV sort

The SORT BY USING rule cannot be included with Dictionary-IV sort.

XXXXXXXX is being edited by another user

The above report definition module is busy and cannot be accessed at this time.

XXXXXXXX not found

The definition XXXXXXXX specified in an INCLUDE does not exist.

XXXXXXXX Undefined Data Name (SORT BY)

An undefined Data Name has been encountered in the SORT BY option of the file definition.

XXXXXXXX is not a valid File Definition

The LINK or FORMAT specified in the FN or LN does not exist or the FORMAT associated with the LINK specified in the LN does not exist.

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