Tag Archives: errors

What SQL permissions do you need to upload a Dynamics NAV license file?

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Tomas

Whenever you get a new license file from your partner, in order to activate the new license file, you need to upload the license file to your server. However, sometimes, you may get an error when uploading the license file. … Continue reading →

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Error when exporting budget to Excel – The call to member Add failed. Microsoft Office Excel returned the following message: That name is not valid.

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Tomas

Sometimes you get a question, which seems so easy, that you know the answer instantly. You need to follow simple steps and the issue will be resolved. However, just to be sure (before giving the answer) you try the solution … Continue reading →

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Functions > Reverse Transaction… on Customer Ledger Entries Form in Dynamics NAV

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Tomas

Have you ever noticed a function called Reverse Transaction… on Customer Ledger Entries form? Have you ever needed to use it? Do you know when you can use it? Functions > Reverse Transaction… is part of default Dynamics NAV functionality, however … Continue reading →

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How to Delete Obsolete Dynamics NAV Objects?

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Tomas

Recently, I was asked how to remove obsolete Dynamics NAV objects. Client was trying to delete one old object (I have recreated this scenario on my local CRONUS database to show you an example), but getting error message saying You do not … Continue reading →

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Error: You do not have permission to read the table

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Tomas

Dynamics NAV permissions can be either a very simple topic (if you need to add a table permissions to existing security setup), or a very complex one (if you need to create security roles/permissions from scratch for the first time). … Continue reading →

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How to copy error message when you can’t take a screenshot?

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Tomas

I would like to share quick and easy tip which I use almost everyday (I saw on mibuso forum, back in 2007). If you get an error message and for some reason you can’t take a screenshot of it (let’s … Continue reading →

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Dynamics NAV Error: The operating system returned the error (131): An attempt was made to move the file pointer before the beginning of the file.

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Tomas

I just love how various Dynamics NAV error messages mean totally different things for people working in different departments. For example, if you received error message (usually, when exporting data to Excel): The operating system returned error (131): An attempt … Continue reading →

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Error: String is too small for insertion of %# fields

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Tomas

Sometimes you learn something new about Dynamics NAV features when you get an error first and then you troubleshoot the issue. This time, I have found myself “a bug or feature” for function STRSUBSTNO about which kriki blogged already (yes, … Continue reading →

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Error: The Help System has been corrupted. Ensure that the .hh files are correctly installed.

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Tomas

How often do you read the Dynamics NAV manuals (and help files) before asking for help from your collegues? If you are doing this often enough, you will know that in Dynamics NAV it is quite easy to find additional … Continue reading →

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