Troubleshooting

Message

Meaning and Action

Are you sure you want to clear all overrides?

The Recipe Builder is about to delete all the values in the Override Value column of the recipe. Select the Yes button to delete these values or the No button to abort the procedure.

Are you sure you want to delete recipe recipe_name?

The Recipe Builder is about to delete the recipe recipe_name and all the files associated with it. Select the Delete button to delete these files or select the Cancel button to abort the procedure.

Bad arccosine expression (operand < -1 or > 1?)

The Recipe Builder is attempting to calculate the arccosine of a number that is greater than one and less than negative one. Retype the formula using a value that is between 1 and -1.

Bad arcsine expression (operand < -1 or > 1?)

The Recipe Builder is attempting to calculate the arcsine of a number that is greater than one and less than negative one. Retype the formula using a value that is between 1 and -1.

Bad audit trail support option

You opened a text recipe with an invalid entry in the audit trail field. Valid entries are: No Audit Trail, Summary Audit Trail, and Detailed Audit Trail. Modify the text recipe using the guidelines in the section Editing a Text Recipe.

Bad base-10 log expression (operand <=0?)

The Recipe Builder is attempting to calculate the base 10 log of a number that is less than one. Retype the formula using a value that is greater than or equal to one.

Bad division expression (divide by zero?)

The Recipe Builder is attempting to divide two numbers. However, the divisor is invalid and may equal zero. Retype the formula using a value for the divisor that is non-zero.

Bad natural log expression (operand <= 0?)

The Recipe Builder is attempting to calculate the natural log of a number that is less than or equal to zero. Retype the formula using a value that is greater than zero.

Bad square root express (operand < 0?)

The Recipe Builder is attempting to calculate the square root of a negative number. Retype the formula using a value greater than or equal to zero.

Can't delete Recipe file filename. Do you want to continue deleting the files for this recipe?

The Recipe Builder cannot delete the recipe file, filename. The file may have one or more attributes set to prevent deletion or may be in use (for example, from a file server). Select the Yes button to continue deleting recipe files or select the No button to stop deleting files.

Can't open display format file

While starting, the Recipe Builder could not locate its display format file, DEFAULT.RFT. The file may not exist or may have been renamed. To create the file, customize the display format as needed and save it in the Local path.

Cannot display the Security Areas list

The Recipe Builder is unable to display the list of available security areas. Consult your system administrator before proceeding, or contact GE Support.

Cannot fetch data due to bad node:tag.field

The Recipe Builder cannot upload from the database because it cannot read from the requested tagname. The block in memory may be corrupt or there may be a communications problem. Try reloading the database and, if the block resides on a remote node, make sure network communications are functioning properly.

Cannot open a non-recipe file

The Recipe Builder cannot open the specified file because it is not a recipe or does not have a recognizable extension. For a list of recipe extensions, refer to the chapter Recipe Files.

Cannot open clipboard

The Recipe Builder is unable to locate or use the system clipboard file. The file may have been renamed or is corrupt.

Cannot read data from database

The Recipe Builder cannot upload data from the database. There may be a communications problem or the database in memory may be corrupt. Try reloading the database and, if the block resides on a remote node, make sure network communications are functioning properly.

Cannot read from clipboard

The Recipe Builder is unable to paste data from the system clipboard. Try copying a single row to the clipboard and pasting it back into the recipe.

Cannot save a backup recipe file

You attempted to save a master backup or a control backup recipe. Select a different recipe type and try saving the recipe again.

Cannot save a non-recipe file

The extension you specified does not have a recognizable extension. For a list of recipe extensions, refer to the chapter Recipe Files.

Cannot save an untitled recipe file

You attempted to save a new recipe from the Recipe Operations window. Switch to the Recipe Development window and try saving the recipe again.

Cannot set batch size (reason)

You entered a batch size in the Set Batch Size dialog box that:

• Is greater than 9,999,999.0,
• Is less than 0.0000001,
• Contains a negative number, or
• Contains non-numeric data.
• Retype the batch size you want and try again.

Cannot set tag group (Cannot delete tag group assignment while substitutions are on)

You attempted to delete or re-assign a tag group while the Recipe Builder is substituting tagnames for symbol names. Click the Cancel button on the Assign Tag Group dialog box and then select Show Symbols from the Window menu. Once this command is selected, you can delete or re-assign the tag group assignment.

Cannot set the interlock (Only F_ fields are allowed)

You entered a field type for the upload or download interlock that the Recipe Builder does not allow. Use only F_ fields for interlock tagnames.

Cannot write to clipboard.

The Recipe Builder is unable to copy or cut any data to the system clipboard. Try copying a single row to the clipboard and pasting it back into the recipe.

Changing the formula or override limit will clear the override value. Continue?

You are changing an override limit while an override value is in effect for the current recipe item or variable. Select the Yes button to clear the override value and change the override limit or select the No button to abort the operation.

Circular reference detected.

You have a set of formulas that reference each other. Modify one of these formulas so that is contains a numeric or string constant or references a different variable.

Column is not modifiable.

The Recipe Builder was unable to replace any data in the selected column because it is not modifiable. Select a different column or modify the display format and make the selected column modifiable.

Do you want to save this recipe?

You selected the Exit command before saving any changes to the recipe. To save your changes and quit the Recipe Builder, select the Yes button. To quit without saving any changes, select the No button. To return to the Recipe Builder without quitting, select the Cancel button.

Editor spawn failed

The Recipe Builder was unable to start the text editor it uses to create and modify recipe note files. Close one or more applications and try again. If the problem persists, restart the computer.

Error number checking this item: Field cannot be modified

You attempted to enter data into the Calc Val column. This column displays the value of a recipe item's or variable's formula and cannot be modified directly.

Error number checking this item: Only F_ and A_ fields are allowed

You entered a field type that the Recipe Builder does not allow. Use only A_ and F_ fields for tagnames you add to the recipe.

Error number checking this item: Recipe is in TAGNAME MODE

You attempted to add or delete a recipe item or variable while the Recipe Builder is substituting tagnames for symbol names. Select Show Symbols from the Window menu and then add or delete the recipe items and variables you want.

Error reading display format file, check version

The Recipe Builder attempted to load a display format file that contains the wrong version number or has been corrupted. Recreate the file by customizing the display format and saving it to a file.

Error number setting this item: Bad verify option (on or off)

You entered a value in the Verify column that the Recipe Builder does not recognize. Type ON or OFF in any cell of this column.

Error number setting this item: Cannot add node.tag.field to recipe. Has maximum number been reached?

You attempted to add more than 850 recipe items. Only 850 recipe items can be added to one recipe.

The message also appears when you search a recipe with 850 items because the Recipe Builder creates a temporary entry in the spreadsheet during the search. Since all rows are filled, the search generates the error. To avoid the message, remove one of the recipe items.

Error number setting this item: Cannot use a keyword for a variable name

You attempted to create a variable with a name that is reserved for a keyword. Enter a different name and try again. For a list of reserved keywords, refer to the Recipe Keywords table.

Error number setting this item: Identifier is already defined in the recipe

You attempted to create a variable or a recipe item with a name that is already in use. Enter a different name and try creating the item again.

Error number setting this item: Improperly formed formula

You entered a formula that does not conform to the syntax that the Recipe Builder recognizes. Retype the formula using the guidelines in the chapter Working with Formulas.

Error number setting this item: Improperly formed override limit

You entered an override limit that does not conform to the syntax the Recipe Builder recognizes. Refer to the section Entering Override Limits and retype the override limit.

Error number setting this item: Improperly formed override value

You entered an override value that does not conform to the syntax the Recipe Builder recognizes. Make sure any string you enter is enclosed in quotes and retype the override value.

NOTE: Formulas, keyword, and variables cannot be entered into the Override Value column.

Error number setting this item: No calculated value to base override limit on

You entered a relative percentage or a relative difference override limit for a recipe item or variable. However, the Recipe Builder cannot calculate the range of acceptable values for this column because the formula of the current recipe item or variable is empty or invalid. Complete or correct the item's formula and then enter an override limit.

Error number setting this item: Override value cannot be modified

You attempted to enter an override value when both override limits are set to RESTRICTED. To change the value of the recipe item, either change an override limit and then enter an override value or change the item's formula.

Error number setting this item: Override value is above the override high limit

You entered an override value that is greater than the override high limit allows. Enter a lower override value to try again.

Error number setting this item: Override value is below the override low limit

You entered an override value that is less than the override low limit allows. Enter a higher override value to try again.

Error number setting this item: Variable name must start with # and contain only alphanumeric and underscore characters

You entered a mark of punctuation for a variable name that the Recipe Builder does not recognize. Retype the variable name starting it with a number sign (#) followed by no more than 14 alphanumeric or underscore (_) characters.

Error number setting this item: Variable name too long

You entered a variable name that is over 15 characters, including the number sign (#). Shorten and retype the variable name.

Error while reading tag group file

The tag group file assigned to the recipe is unreadable. Select a different tag group or recreate the tag group you want to use. To create a tag group, refer to the chapter Using the Tag Group Editor.

Expression is too deeply nested

You have a set of formulas that reference variables chained over 14 rows. Modify the formulas so that they reference few variables.

Invalid entry. Please enter the name of an item in the list box.

You selected a control recipe from the Open Control Recipe dialog box that does not exist or could not be found. Either copy the control recipe into the Control Recipe path or select a recipe from the list box.

Invalid item number

You entered a negative number or nonnumeric data in the Go To dialog box. Retype the row number you want to jump to and try again.

Keyword is not defined in recipe

The keyword in the formula does not have a value. Refer to the section Understanding Recipe Keywords to learn how to set the value of each keyword.

Mismatched datatype

Either you entered a string constant into the formula or override value column when the associated tagname references an F_ field or you attempted to set an absolute, percentage, or difference override limit for a string constant. To correct this, enter a formula or override value that evaluates to a numeric value and then enter the override limit.

No column selected

You selected a button on the Search and Replace dialog box without first selecting a column. Select the column you want to search and then click a button on the dialog box to search for or replace data in the recipe.

No formula to evaluate

You have a formula that references a variable with no value. Modify the formula of the appropriate variable so that the Recipe Builder can calculate it.

No item selected in error list

You selected the Go To Item button from an error list dialog box without first selecting an item in the list box. Select an error in the dialog box and then click the Go To Item button.

No tag group assignment or tag group file does not exist

You selected the Show Tagnames command before creating or assigning a tag group to the recipe. To create the tag group, refer to the chapter Using the Tag Group Editor. To assign the tag group, select Assign Tag Group from the Options menu and enter the name of the tag group in the dialog box that appears.

No value entered for override limit

You selected an absolute, a percentage, or a difference override limit from the Override dialog box without entering a value for the type of limit you selected. Complete the field associated with the type of limit you selected and try again.

Note file [filename] not found. Create it?

The Recipe Builder could not locate the note file for the current recipe. Select the Yes button to create the file and start Notepad. Select the No button to return to the recipe.

Out of range

You entered standard batch size that:

• Is greater than 9,999,999.0,
• Is less than 0.0000001,
• Contains a negative number, or
• Contains nonnumeric data.

Retype the standard batch size you want and try again.

Paste error for `tagname': text Keep this item, discard it or undo the paste?

You are pasting a recipe item or variable into the recipe that may already exist, does not have a valid formula, or contains text in the Verify column other than YES or NO. Select the Keep Item button to retain the valid parts of the recipe item being pasted or select the Discard Item button to prevent the entire recipe item from being pasted into the recipe. To cancel the entire operation, select the Undo Paste button.

Precheck did not complete (reason)

The Recipe Builder could not complete its examination for errors during an upload or download. Restart your computer and try again.

RCP.INI contains a bad verification time-out value; using default

The Recipe Builder's startup file, RCP.INI, contains a verification time-out value that:

• Is greater than 65535,
• Is less than 1,
• Contains a negative number, or
• Contains non-numeric data.

Because the time-out value is invalid, the Recipe Builder uses its default value of 30 seconds. To change the time-out value, edit RCP.INI using the instructions in the section Changing the Verification Time-out Interval.

Recalculation failed at Item #row_number. Error number: text

The Recipe Builder cannot calculate the value of the formula in row row_number. Examine this formula and make sure it conforms to formula syntax. For more information about formulas, refer to the chapter Working with Formulas.

Recipe has no items

You attempted to upload or download while the spreadsheet was empty. Either open a recipe or enter the tagnames you want to upload from or download to.

Replace text?

The Recipe Builder is about to replace the specified search string with the specified replacement string. Select the Yes button to replace each occurrence of the search string in the selected cell. Select the All button to replace each occurrence of the search string in the selected column. Select the No button to stop replacing data.

Row is beyond end of recipe

You entered a row number in the Go To dialog box that was greater than the last row in the spreadsheet. Retype the row number you want to jump to and try again.

Search string was found x times. Replace each one?

The Recipe Builder is about to replace the specified search string with the specified replacement string. However, it located multiple occurrences of the search string. Select the Yes button to replace each occurrence of the search string in the selected cell. Select the All button to replace each occurrence of the search string in the selected column. Select the No button to stop replacing data.

Tag group file does not exist

The Recipe Builder cannot locate the specified tag group file. Either the tag group does not exist or does not reside in the Picture path. Try copying the file to this path or create it with the Tag Group Editor.

Tagname does not exist. Continue?

The Recipe Builder cannot locate the tagname you want to add to the recipe in the specified database. Select the No button to abort the operation or select the Yes button to add the tagname. If you add the tagname, make sure you add the block to the database or you will be unable to download or upload the recipe.

Text not found

The Recipe Builder could not find the specified search string in the selected column.

The column width must be between 1 and 100.

You entered a report column width that:

• Is greater than 100,
• Is less than 1,
• Contains a negative number, or
• Contains nonnumeric data.

Retype the column width you want and try again.

The editor is already running

You selected the Notes command while the text editor used to create and modify recipe note files was already in use. Select the OK button on the message box; the Recipe Builder automatically switches you back to the text editor. Modify your recipe note files as needed. To quit the text editor and return to the Recipe Builder, select the Exit command from the File menu.

There are recipe items with OVERRIDE VALUES.

You are attempting to scale the batch size while one or more override values are in use. Select the Continue button to proceed or select the Cancel button to abort the operation. To clear all overrides and scale the batch size, select the Clear All button.

This change will destroy this recipe item. Continue?

You are deleting the current recipe identifier. This results in the deletion of the entire recipe item or variable. Select the Yes button to delete the recipe item or variable. Select the No button to abort the operation.

This column can't be modified. Check the display format.

You attempted to enter data into a column that is non-modifiable. To make the column modifiable, refer to the section Modifying a Column. After making the column modifiable, try entering data into the column again.

Unauthorized access attempted

You attempted to start the Recipe Builder without the security rights to the Recipe Development or the Recipe Operations windows. Consult your system administrator before proceeding.

Using internal display format

The Recipe Builder is using the default display format because it could not find the file DEFAULT.RFT. To load this file on startup, make sure the file resides in the Local path and restart the Recipe Builder.

Variable is not defined in recipe

You entered a variable name in the formula column that is not in the Identifier column. Create the variable by entering its name in a blank cell of the Identifier column.

You can only switch to the Operations window with a CONTROL recipe

You attempted to display the Recipe Operations window with an untitled recipe, a master recipe, a master text recipe, or a backup recipe open in the spreadsheet. Either open a control recipe or save the current recipe as a control recipe before switching to the Recipe Operations window.

You can open only Control Recipes in the Operations window

You specified a command line parameter to open a master recipe or a master text recipe when the Recipe Builder starts. However, the Recipe Builder is set up to automatically display the Recipe Operations window. To display the specified recipe, select the OK button to open the Recipe Operations window and switch to the Recipe Development window and open the recipe. To set up the Recipe Builder to automatically display the Recipe Development window, switch to the Development window and select the Start in DEV Window from the Window menu.

You do not have Security Privileges to run RECIPE DEVELOPMENT feature

The Recipe Builder attempted to display the Recipe Development window. However, your user account does not contain the necessary privileges to display this window. Consult your system administrator before proceeding.

You do not have Security Privileges to run RECIPE DOWNLOAD feature

You attempted to download a recipe without the necessary security rights to do so. Consult your system administrator before proceeding.

You do not have Security Privileges to run RECIPE OPERATIONS feature

The Recipe Builder attempted to display the Recipe Operations window. However, your user account does not contain the necessary privileges to display this window. Consult your system administrator before proceeding.

You do not have Security Privileges to run RECIPE SAVE feature

You attempted to save a recipe without the necessary security rights to do so. Consult your system administrator before proceeding.

You do not have Security Privileges to run RECIPE TEXT OUTPUT feature

You attempted to create a report or save a master text or control text recipe without the necessary security rights to do so. Consult your system administrator before proceeding.

You do not have Security Privileges to run RECIPE UPLOAD feature

You attempted to upload a recipe without the necessary security rights to do so. Consult your system administrator before proceeding.

You do not have Security Privileges to run this RECIPE feature

The Recipe Builder cannot complete the operation you selected because you do not have the necessary application feature in your user account. Consult your system administrator before proceeding.

You must have at least one column displayed

You attempted to remove all the columns from the display format or from a report. The Recipe Builder requires at least one column for display formats and reports.

Your untitled recipe report will be saved to "untitled.rcr". Continue?

You are creating a report for an untitled recipe. To save the report with the name UNTITLED, select the Yes button. To abort the process select the No or Cancel buttons.

NOTE: If you subsequently name the recipe, the Recipe Builder will not be able to locate the report you created. To enable the Recipe Builder to locate the report, create a new report or rename the existing one so that the recipe name and the report name match.