The Common Error Messages section is a quick way to find solutions for some of the error messages in Spectrum.

Error - Equipment Code Entered Is Not Available For Use

If retired equipment code is entered, this message displays. This error message disallows further data entry.

To change the equipment's status, click Equipment Control > Maintenance > Equipment to open the Equipment screen. In the Status field, enter a different status code, or press F4 or double-click on this field to select from a list of available equipment status codes.

Error - G/L Account Code Entered Is Not Available For Use

If a General Ledger account code with the status of Not used is entered, this message displays. This error message disallows further data entry.

To change the General Ledger account code's status, click General Ledger > Maintenance > Master File to open the G/L Master File Maintenance screen. Select either Active or Inactive in the Status section.

Error - Job Entered Has A Completed Status

If a job code with a status of Complete is entered, this message displays. This error message disallows further data entry.

To change the job code's status, click Job Cost > Maintenance > Job > Properties. In the Status section, click either Active or Inactive.

Error - Phase Code Entered Is Not Available For Use

If a phase code with a status of Complete is entered, this message displays. This error message disallows further data entry.

To change the phase's status, click Job Cost > Maintenance > Phase > Properties and select either Active or Inactive in the Status section.

Error - Vendor Code Entered Is Not Available For Use

If a vendor code with the status of Not used is entered, this message displays. This error message disallows further data entry.

To change the vendor's status, click Accounts Payable > Maintenance > Vendor > Properties and select either Active or Inactive in the Status section.