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Troubleshooting

Note: This help system contains standard information only. Click the Help button on the relevant form or menu to display any manufacturer-specific help. Alternatively, a help file may exist in the Table of Contents specific to your manufacturer.

See also: Generic Price File Import

In use, there may be occurrences of error messages that indicate a problem with the way the system operates. The following briefly describe the cause of a given error message and the action that you must take.

WARNING : Failed to write price record - kisam error text
Cause: During Price file set-up, a record could not be written because of a kisam error and the update process is halted.
Solution: Corrective action depends on the fault indicated by kisam error text in the system message.
No partnumber reference (PPARTNO or PARTNO) found in price data-dictionary
Cause: This message is displayed when you build a supersession chain if the price file dictionary does not contain a field called PARTNO or PPARTNO.
Solution: You can only build a supersession file if the master price file contains a field called PARTNO or PPARTNO. If the master price file contains one or both of these fields, check that the correct dictionary is installed and I-fields are generated.
No supersession reference (SUPER) found in price data-dictionary
Cause: This message is displayed when you build a supersession chain, and means that the price file dictionary does not contain a field called SUPER.
Solution: You are unable to build a supersession chain if the master price file does not contain a field called SUPER. If the master price file contains this field, check that the correct dictionary is installed and i-fields are generated.
Error updating supersession chains file [kisam error text]
Cause: This message is displayed when you build a supersession chain, and a fault occurs while writing to the supersessions chain file.
Solution: The corrective action depends on the nature of the fault, specified in the [kisam error text] part of the message.

Related Topics:

Building Supersession Chains

Price File Set-up

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