The Dreaded "You Can't Assign A Value To This Object" Error Message
May 13, 2005
Hi Gang,
I'm new to this forum so please bare with me.
I have spent the last two days trying to resolve, or work out why on earth I am getting this error message.
I am at the point of pulling my hair out - its SO frustrating so *any* suggestion would be great.
I have created a small database for plant (as in flowers) details. To cut a long story short, its a simple db fronted by a
form that allows me to display and add records together with an associated image (stored outside the db).
I was trying to write some code that would look at the control that displays the image and, if there is no image associated
with a particular record, it would display an "add new image" button. If there is an associated image, the buttons visable property is set to false.
I had ammended a section of code for the forms "on current" event and saved the changes. I then changed to form view, tried to enter a new record and access throws up the error message. It does not matter which field I try to add data in, the same error still happens. I have checked, and re-checked all my code and property settings for every control and field on the form and I can not track down what is causing this error.
I noticed from searching this forum that someone else had this error but the resolution does not appear to have been posted so can anyone help in any way at all.
My grateful thanks,
Kenny
I have searched the forums and I don't see this problem. I have a split database. When I test it it works fine. It resides on a network drives and permissions have been checked. When users try it they get an error message that says "you can't assign a value to this object". This occurs after they have selected a project and the user form opens. The user form appears blank.
I have gone to other offices and if I am signed on to their machines it works but if they are the message comes up. I'm at a complete loss and need some advice. It's probably as plain as the nose on my face but I've been struggling for days.
By the way - I used to be Mrs.Meeker...I haven't been around for a long time.
I'm building a simple database for storing records about books.
I'm currently working on one of the data entry forms. Part of this form is supposed to enable the user to add details about the book and the series that it belongs to (if it does belong to one).
The relationship is One-to-Many: One series can have many books. I've made the series part a sub form.
When I enter some data to test that it works, I get an error message when I try to add a new series using the sub form. It says:
"You can't assign a value to this object. *The object may be a control on a read-only form. *The object may be on a form that is open in Design view. *The value may be too large for this field."
As far as I know there isn't anything wrong, so I'm not certain why this error message comes up. I think it may have something to do with the primary key being the AutoNumber data type, but I just click 'OK' and ignore it, and it works fine.
The database works as far as I can see, I just want the error message to stop appearing.
I have a form that runs from a query which combines data from 2 tables. I am trying to set up a filter on the form using a number of combo boxes and text boxes and a command button to fire it but I keep getting the above error (on the .Filter = strFilter line) and I can't see what the problem is with my code.
Private Sub cmdApplyFilter_Click()
Dim strSSType As String Dim strArea As String Dim strDepot As String Dim strStatus As String Dim strRisk As String Dim strZone As String Dim strContractor As String Dim strFilter As String
If IsNull(Me.cboSSType.Value) Then strSSType = "'Like '*'" Else strSSType = "='" & Me.cboSSType.Value & "'" End If
If IsNull(Me.cboArea.Value) Then strArea = "'Like '*'" Else strArea = "='" & Me.cboArea.Value & "'" End If
If IsNull(Me.cboDepot.Value) Then strDepot = "'Like '*'" Else strDepot = "='" & Me.cboDepot.Value & "'" End If
If IsNull(Me.cboStatus.Value) Then strStatus = "'Like '*'" Else strStatus = "='" & Me.cboStatus.Value & "'" End If
If IsNull(Me.cboRisk.Value) Then strRisk = "'Like '*'" Else strRisk = "='" & Me.cboRisk.Value & "'" End If
If IsNull(Me.cboZone.Value) Then strZone = "'Like '*'" Else strZone = "='" & Me.cboZone.Value & "'" End If
If IsNull(Me.cboContractor.Value) Then strContractor = "'Like '*'" Else strContractor = "='" & Me.cboContractor.Value & "'" End If
i am trying to call another form's object event.. and i am receiving error mesage "object required". Any ideas anyone? here is my statement:Call frmMain.cmdOK_ClickI do have both subs, the one being called and the one that this statement is in, both as public.thanks in advance!
I keep getting this message when I try and input a product ID in the subform in my 'Order Form', the message says 'you can't assign a value to this object' and when i try to click the row below it says 'You cannot add or change a record because a related record is required in table 'Invoices'', how can I change this? do i have to relate it to the Products table and if so how do i do this? Thanks, Bob.
System Link: Gamez System (http://www.savefile.com/files/5147388)
I keep getting this message when I try and input a product ID in the subform in my 'Order Form', the message says 'you can't assign a value to this object' please have a look at it, thanks. Gamez System (http://www.savefile.com/files/4823667)
Greetings, all. Run into a snag with a payroll db, appreciate any help you can give me.
Main Form, with ordinary payroll/personnel info--clock no, first and last names, S.S.no., etc. Subform for entering regular hours worked, OT hours worked, etc per Period Ending, keyed to main form by SS no. Pretty basic stuff.
Problem is, when we try to enter the first data in the subform, we get this error message : "You can't assign a value to this object. *The object may be a control on a read-only form. *The object may be on a form that is open in Design view. *The value may be too large for this field."
We get the message in the first field we go to, no matter which field we go to first. None of the "may be" conditions apply.
When we hit "OK" the message goes away and we can enter our data, the records are created corrected. But as soon as we move to the next record, we get the same error.
I am trying to use Access 2007 popup calendar to populate a combo box with a selected date. When I select the date on the calendar the above error appears.
Code:
Private Sub Calendar9_Click() 'Set Date to the selected date and hide the clalendar. MAssBDate.Value = Calendar9.Value MAssBDate.SetFocus Calendar9.Visible = False End Sub
I have an unbound form, with a subform datasheet (sfmStaffDS) - not linked to the parent form, which displays a list of all staff. There is another subform (sfmStaff), which displays data based on a field in the form which takes its value from the DA subform.To add a staff member I press the button and this clears the fields down as expected.
However, when I start entering data (in the First NAme field), I get the error as stated in the title. Interestingly, I can carry on and the data gets saved as 'normal'.I have used this technique before with success, except that the DS subform is linked to a value on the parent form.
Not sure whats going on here, nothing on the table that stops this from working. I just get Run-time error "2448 You can't assign a value to this object" When the code runs.
Code: Private Sub Form_Open(Cancel As Integer) Dim rst As DAO.Recordset MySQL = " Select max(ID) from TblUserQry" Set rst = CurrentDb.OpenRecordset(MySQL) Myid = rst.Fields(0) + Int(Rnd(1) * 10) Me.txtMyID.Value = Myid
I spent several hours but looks like I can't pop up a message in a form when the cursor pointer is on a specific object. Focus of cursor maybe somewhere else, but when I move the cursor with mouse and it reaches to a specific object, I want the object to display a message. I couldn't do it.
I'm trying to display an image which is saved in the table as an OLE Object in a message box. The field with the object is "PowerCurve". This is what I'm trying to do. It allows me to get as far as clicking yes to view the second message box but then it results in an error when it tries to display the image.
Code:
Dim strDetails As String strDetails = DLookup("Details", "ExistingDeviceDetailsQ") Dim strCurve As String strCurve = DLookup("PCurve", "DeviceT", "DeveloperProduct = '" & Forms!DeviceF!D_ExistingDeviceCmb & "'") If strCurve = "No" Then MsgBox strDetails, , "Device Details"
[code]....
I get the error "Object variable or With block variable not set" on the line
I am creating an form in a database and whenever one of my procedure's run it creates this error message:
The expression ON Load you entered as the event property setting produced the following error: Member already exists in an object module from which this object module derives.
*The expression may not result in the name of a macro, the name of a user-defined function, or [event Procedure]. *There may have been an error evaluating the function, event, or macro.
I can't quite get my head wrapped around this, so any help will be appreciated. Here's my set up.
Every table has an AutoNumber Unique ID to make things simple. This is about insurance information for a company that owns a lot of property. There are other tables in my database that I am not mentioning because they do not affect my many to many drama. So if it looks incomplete, it (hopefully) isn't and I just didn't mention it.
A "Policy" has many "Policy Coverages" A "Policy Coverage" has many "Coverage Info" A "Building" has many "Policy" A "Policy" has many "Building"
So my Building/Policy relationship is the many to many relationship. So I want to create a middle table which will have a New ID, and the Building ID and the Policy ID. I think.
Here is my confusion. Do I create a middle table to connect the building to the policy? Or do I connect the building to the policy coverages? or do I connect the building to the Coverage Info? Because it's true that a building has many policies, many coverages and many coverage info. I'm thinking I put it at the policy level but I'm not 100% on that.
I fear I won't get this answer without hours of trial and error and I don't have hours being this is just a side thing for one client because they own like 200 properties. If you need more info, let me know. Any suggestions, much appreciated. Thank you.
I am relatively new to Access and VB. I am trying to create a log-in system that assigns a security clearance to each user and then restricts access to certain forms and reports based on security clearance. Right now, I have set up the log-in system - that seems to work fine. But when I try to lock the form based on security clearance, I get the 2450 - Form Not Found - error.
The code I am using on the form is as follows:
Private Sub Form_Open (Cancel As Integer)
If Forms!frmLogin!cboUser.Column(4) <> 1 Then MsgBox "You do not have access to this form", vbOkOnly DoCmd.Close acForm, "formname" EndIf
Does anybody know what this error message refers to?
"Reserved Error (-1517); there is no message for this error."
It just started happening today, and I haven't even made any changes to the database. It occurs when I hit a button I have to run a macro.
the macro does the following: 1) Shows all records 2) Requery 3) ApplyFilter. The Where Condition for the filter is: Right([tblContracts].[JobNum],4)=Right([Forms]![FrmContProc].[txtFindJobNum],4)
The weird thing is that it only occurs if the Form window is taller than 1/2 of my viewable area. If the Form window is 1/2 the viewable area or shorter, it works OK. This was running fine earlier today, but about 4:00 pm (03/31/06) this started happening.
If anybody knows what this error means, or how to get rid of it (I really need to use this window in full-screen) then please let me know.
I have started making a stock control database, i have spent about a week on it, And i am struggling! There are obviously lots of different ways to actually build them efficiently. My problem is that i want to add stock and take stock out, changing the stock quantity and obviously keeping track of stock. I only want to ammend the stock quantity, in the stock table if the item is not a new item. The stock is added via a log sheet which could also have a new item. My head is beginning to hurt, but with a bit of help from you guys i might be able to crack it.
The Tables I have are:
tblStock
tblCategories
tblSuppliers
tblInventory transaction
tblStock_in
tblStock_Out
tblEmployees
Is this sufficient? Can i add stock and take stock out with one transaction table? Or would i need to add another table? I believe the code would be through a query but again am a little unsure as never done anything like this!
I was wondering if anyone can help with this code. I am sure it is something simple. It works fine until the last line the (x1down) line. I am not sure what I am missing there. I got that code by recording a macro in excel. It simulates the shift/end/down keystroke which will select all fields that are in the same condition (blank or containing data) as the cell you start at.
The error I get is runtime error '424' - object required
Anyway...hope you can help. Thanks.
Dim opensheet As Object
Set opensheet = GetObject("\Netstore rainingdocsRobDataopen.xls")
Hello, i develope with ACCESS2003, i used the printer object : dim xxxx as printer, it works fine but when i install my program on my client PC which doesn't have ACCESS2003 but only ACCESS RUNTIME2003 i have an error (error c++ ... run-time terminates abnormaly), this PC have ACCESS2000 and when i run my base through ACCESS2000 to debug it i have an error (undefined object) on the dim instruction. I was thinking all aplication developed with A2003 was running with run-time2003, apparently no, is something missing ? Thanks in advance for any help. VINCENT
I am Embedding OLE objects (PDF files) into a table and am having errors that state
"A problem occoured while Microsoft Office Access was communicating with the OLE server or ActiveX Control."
From what I can see there is not a problem with The OLE server, so the only thing I can think of is that I have hit my limit of OLE objects. I have only got 81 records but will need more like 400 - 1000.
Need a second opinion on this one, if someone has the time.
The boss is asking me about this: Small db to track keys issued to individuals.
2 tables: #1. ID, (with auto numbering for ID,) and basic name, SS #, etc. #2. ID and Key number, Date Issued, etc, without auto numbering.
1 to many relationship (#1 to #2). Cascadeing Update and Delete, and referencial integrity.
He has a form and subform based on a query, wants to do basic info entry on main form (for table #1), then tab to subform to enter specific info for (for table #2).
Problem is, when he tabs to the subform, he gets "Automation Object "Keys Issued" Not Available" error message.
I've found that in his querry, he is pulling the ID from both tables. I can stop the error by eliminating the the ID from Table #1, using only the one from Table #2.
Is this just a fluke, or do you think I may have hit on the root cause? Any suggestions for problems to watch out for?
I have a db that is in a multi-user environment. I have a problem that keeps occurring. The problem is that I designed a report that is programatically sent via an email from a button on a form. The problem is a copy object error (run-time error 2501)that is occurring. The object wasn't canceled, ie the email wasn't cancel (which produces the same run-time error). This error just occurs. Doesn't occur all the time. The same report will be able to be sent (emailed) by the inspector either by the end of the day or by the next morning. So the problem doesn't appear to with the code (even though it still may turn out to be), since it works. The report has a unique name which is done by the coping the object and then deleting the object.
This problem is completly frustrating me and my users as it appears that it just "hangs up" when it so desires.
Hello, I am relatively new to Access and I am trying to update someone else's work so here goes. I have to revise a form to incorporate the new fiscal year. I have gotten variables named and feel comfortable that is correct. However, when I click on the "Run Query" button, I am getting the error "Object Required". I know this probably an easy fix but I can't seem to find it. I have attached the code for the form in a Word document. If anyone else needs additional information, please let me know.
I recently inherited an MS Access application. To bring it up to company standards, the data needed to be rehosted in DB2. The screens remain in MS Access. To accomplish this with no/minimal code change, I followed these steps:
1) For each access table, I created a DB2 table with the same structure. (table name and field names changed based on company standard) 2) Created a link table in access for each DB2 table 3) removed each Access table and replaced with a query (based on link table) with same name. The query maps field names us AS clause.
The reports and screens paint fine but any update operation results in a 3073 error. 'Operation must use an updateable query'. There are no joins or aggregates in the query.
