From: KARL DEWEY on 18 Mar 2010 13:25 What is the error message? -- Build a little, test a little. "dynamic dd" wrote: > > > "KARL DEWEY" wrote: > > > If your main form has the navigation buttons (arrows and record numbers in > > the lower left corner) you should be able to click on the right most arrow > > and add a new record. > > > > -- > > Build a little, test a little. > > > > > > "dynamic dd" wrote: > > > > > I have Access 2000 on the job. > > > I have two tables [Inmate Demographics] (CDCR#, Last Name, First Name, and > > > DOB are the only fields) and [7362 Tracking] with many medical related > > > fields. > > > > > > [Inmate Demo] Primary Key = 'CDCR#' > > > [7362 Tracking]. No Primary Key > > > > > > One [Inmate Demo] to many [7362 Tracking] relationship on 'CDCR#' > > > Referential Integrity is checked with cascading updates > > > > > > I have a form > > > Inmate Demographics is the main form with Record Source [Inmate Demographics] > > > 7362 Tracking1 is the sub form with Record Source [7362 Tracking] > > > > > > I set this up this way because the user wanted to be able to input the CDCR > > > number and have the rest of the inmate demographics pulled up (names and > > > DOB). This feature works as planned however, now I can't add new records on > > > the Inmate Demo form. Here is the error message I am getting: “The > > > Microsoft Jet database engine cannot find a record in the table 'Inmate > > > Demographics' with key matching fields(s) 'CDCR#'. I understand the reason > > > is that I have not previously entered the data in the table. > > > How can I get the update done on the Inmate Demographics form? I really am > > > frustrated and in need of help. > > > > > > Karl, > Thank you for your help. I am able to enter the #,name and DOB on the form > but it will not update the Inmate Demo form. I just get the error message. > Dianne |