ACC97: MDE Database Must Be Recompiled Under Current Service Release

• Microsoft Access 97

SYMPTOMS

When you are working with a Microsoft Access 97 MDE database, you may receive one or more of the following errors:

• ActiveX can't create object.
• Function name function name in expression not found.
• Function isn't available in expressions in query expression.
• Compile error.

CAUSE

The database may have been compiled into the MDE file type on a computer that does not have the same service release for Access 97 as the development computer. The problem is generally caused by one of two things:

1. The database includes a reference to the utility database, Utility.mda.



2. The MDE database was compiled using libraries (DLL, OCX, etc.) that have been modified between service releases.

RESOLUTION

Resolution for Cause 1

1. Open a module in Design view, click References on the Tools Menu, and then click to clear the reference to Utility.mda.



2. On the Debug menu, point to Compile and Save All Modules.



3. Close the module.



4. On the Tools menu, point to Database Utilities, and then click Make MDE file.



5. Redistribute the MDE database, ensuring that all target computers have the same service release installed.

Resolution for Cause 2

1. In the original MDB database, open any module in Design view.



2. On the Debug menu, point to Compile and Save All Modules.



3. Close the module.



4. On the Tools menu, point to Database Utilities, and then click Make MDE file.



5. Redistribute the MDE database, ensuring that all target computers receive updates to all referenced libraries.

Additional query words: prb sr-1 sr-2

Keywords : kbdta ocsso
Version : WINDOWS:97
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb