Ms Access Runtime Error 3218
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Community Links Social Groups Pictures & Albums Members List Calendar Search Forums Show Threads Show Posts Tag Search Advanced Search Find All Thanked Posts Go to Page... Thread Tools Rating: Display Modes 04-14-2011, 03:43 PM #1 Bechert Newly Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Monroe, WA, USA Posts: 50 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Error 3218 - could not update - record locked Hello group, I have a multi-user application with split databases (BE/FE). The database is opened in Shared http://stackoverflow.com/questions/4046344/error-3218-could-not-update-currently-locked-msaccess mode, Default Record Locking is set to Edited Record, Open Database by Record-level locking. Each user has their own FE. The users are physical therapists writing their treatment notes. The workflow is for the front desk to enter the patient information (name, diagnosis,etc.) and then the therapist treats the patient and writes their notes on a different form. It may take them 5 http://www.access-programmers.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=208415 to 15 minutes to complete the note. Each treatment note form includes multiple memo fields. They receive the 3218 when they click the 'Save' button. The users report that no other user has the same patient record open (either at the front desk or another therapist) when the error is received. There are usually only 2-3 users using the system at any one time and it is is a small office so it is easy for them to verify if anyone is on the same patient. The error occurs several times a day. Appreciate your help. Thanks, Bill Bechert View Public Profile Find More Posts by Bechert 04-15-2011, 08:01 AM #2 boblarson Former Moderator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 32,482 Thanks: 94 Thanked 1,781 Times in 1,565 Posts Re: Error 3218 - could not update - record locked Change the option in the database options from Edited Record to NO LOCKS. You can then set the one form's locks to Edited Record if you must but I would highly suggest that only as a last resort (if people ke
role in maintain a large amount of data in a sequential way, it is the very important application for small to mid-sized enterprises and also used by many individual business owners for maintaining and running their http://www.accessrepairnrecovery.com/blog/step-by-step-guide-to-fix-error-3218-could-not-updaterecord-locking-errors-in-ms-access valuable information. But sometime because of any minor or major corruption you cannot access the http://www.solvusoft.com/en/errors/runtime-errors/microsoft-corporation/microsoft-access/3218-microsoft-access-error-3218/ stored information from the access database, this is very dangerous situation for any because MS Access database corruption may harm its owner financially. There are lots of reasons available that may affect the components of accmdb file and damaged it, once it gets corrupted then it display error message like: Error 3218 “Could not update; currently locked.” Error 3197 “The ms access database engine stopped the process because you and another user are attempting to change the same data at the same time.” Error 3260 “Couldn’t update; currently locked by user
DriverDoc WinSweeper SupersonicPC FileViewPro About Support Contact Errors Troubleshooting › Runtime Errors › Microsoft Corporation › Microsoft Access › Error 3218 How To Fix Microsoft Access Error 3218 Error Number: Error 3218 Error Name:Microsoft Access Error 3218 Error Description: Could not update; currently locked. Developer:Microsoft Corporation Software:Microsoft Access Applies to:Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 Download NowWinThruster 2015 - Scan your PC for computer errors. Compatible with Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP and 2000 Symptoms of Error 3218 "Error 3218" appears and crashes the active program window. Your PC frequently crashes with Error 3218 when running the same program. “Microsoft Access Error 3218” is displayed. Windows runs sluggishly and responds slowly to mouse or keyboard input. Your computer periodically “freezes” for a few seconds at a time. These 3218 error messages can appear during program installation, while a Microsoft Corporation-related software program (eg. Microsoft Access) is running, during Windows startup or shutdown, or even during the installation of the Windows operating system. Keeping track of when and where your 3218 error occurs is a critical piece of information in troubleshooting the problem. Causes of Error 3218 Corrupt download or incomplete installation of Microsoft Access software. Corruption in Windows registry from a recent Microsoft Access-related software change (install or uninstall). Virus or malware infection that has corrupted Windows system files or Microsoft Access-related program files. Another program maliciously or mistakenly deleted Microsoft Access-related files. Runtime Errors such as “Error 3218” can be caused by a variety of factors, so it is important that you troubleshoot each of the possible causes to pr