PRB: Error Returned When Attempting to Modify JET Database (195837)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Visual Basic Enterprise Edition for Windows 5.0
- Microsoft Visual Basic Enterprise Edition for Windows 6.0
This article was previously published under Q195837 SYMPTOMS
When attempting to modify a JET database, the following error is returned:
"Run-time error '3211': The database engine couldn't lock table '<table
name>' because it's already in use by another person or process.".
CAUSE
Attempting to create a relation that involves a table that is currently
open can cause this error.
RESOLUTION
The best workaround is to close the recordset that contains the table being
used in the relation.
STATUS
This behavior is by design.
Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 1/8/2003 |
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Keywords: | kberrmsg kbprb KB195837 |
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