ACC: "Couldn't Find Input Table or Query" Error Message

Last reviewed: May 7, 1997
Article ID: Q95909

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Access versions 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, 7.0, 97

SYMPTOMS

Novice: Requires knowledge of the user interface on single-user computers.

When you run a query, you may receive the following error message:

   Couldn't find input table or query '<Object name>'

When you open the query in Design view, the field list is empty, but the query grid still refers to deleted tables or fields.

CAUSE

The query will continue to refer to the deleted table or fields so that you can determine what was deleted.

RESOLUTION

Modify your query so that it refers to tables or fields that do exist.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce Behavior

Create a new table with one field. Save the table as Table1.

Create a new query based on Table1. Drag the field from the field list to the query grid.

Save the query as Query1.

In the Database Window, delete Table1.

Open Query1. Note that you receive the error message:

      Couldn't find input table or query 'Table1'

Open the query in Design view. Note that although the field list is empty in the Table, the query grid still refers to the deleted table and field.

Keywords : kberrmsg kbusage QryOthr
Version : 1.0 1.1 2.0 7.0 97
Platform : WINDOWS
Hardware : X86
Issue type : kbprb
Resolution Type : Info_Provided

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Last reviewed: May 7, 1997
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