After you have imported reports from another reports dictionary, it’s important to verify that the report’s references to tables and other resources are still valid. To validate a report, use the following procedure:
In the Report Writer window, select the report to validate in the Modified Reports list.
Click Validate in the Report Writer window to validate the selected report.
The Validation Results window will appear, listing any invalid references that were found. If invalid references were found, you must correct them before the report will run properly. The following table lists the messages that may be displayed, and describes what is causing the issue.
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Message |
Cause |
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No invalid references found |
The report contains only valid references, so no changes are required. |
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Report XXX: Report XXX references a field that does not exist in table XXX. |
A field in the layout of the specified report no longer exists in the specified table. |
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Report XXX: Restriction XXX references a field that does not exist in table XXX. |
A field in the restriction definition for the specified report no longer exists in the specified table. |
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Report XXX: Expression XXX references a field that does not exist in table XXX. |
A table field that’s used as part of a calculated or conditional expression no longer exists in the specified table. |
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Report XXX: Field XXX in sort segment not in table XXX. |
A field in the sorting method for the specified report no longer exists in the specified table. |
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Report XXX: Field XXX in header is not part of table XXX. |
A field in the specified header no longer exists in the specified table. |
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Report XXX: Field XXX in footer is not part of table XXX. |
A field in the specified footer no longer exists in the specified table. |