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You receive a "Run-time error '438': Object does not support this property or method" error message when you try to generate a report in Microsoft FRx

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Symptoms

When you try to generate a report in Microsoft FRx 6.7, you receive the following error message:
Run-time error '438': Object does not support this property or method
This issue occurs if the following conditions are true:
  • Microsoft FRx 6.7 Service Pack 4 (SP4) is installed.
  • The Prompt for output type at run time option is selected on the Output tab in the Catalog window.

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Resolution

To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Microsoft FRx. For more information, visit one of the following Microsoft Web sites, depending on whether you are a partner or a customer.

Partners
https://mbs.microsoft.com/partnersource/products/GreatPlains/downloads/servicepack
Customers
https://mbs.microsoft.com/customersource/support/downloads/servicepacks

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Workaround

To work around this problem, click to clear the Prompt for output type at run time check box.

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Status

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section. This problem was first corrected in Microsoft FRx 6.7 Service Pack 6.

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More Information

Steps to reproduce the problem

  1. Install Microsoft FRx 6.7 Service Pack 4 (SP4).
  2. Click Company, click Information, and then click a live company.
  3. In Specification Set list, click FRx Demo. Click Save, and then click Set as Default.
  4. Click Catalog of Reports, click BS, and then click OK.
  5. Click the Output tab, and then click to select the Prompt for output type at run time check box.
  6. Click Save, and then click Generate Report.

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Article Info
Article ID : 907908
Revision : 1
Created on : 1/7/2017
Published on : 9/25/2012
Exists online : False
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