Natural System Error Messages 6600-6649

NAT6600: You have pressed a key that has no function in this context.

Text
You have pressed a key that has no function in this context.
Explanation
The following keys are valid in this context: Page Up, Page Down,
Cursor Up, Cursor Down, Home, End, function keys F1-F12 and the editing
command keys. To display a list of the editing command keys, press
the CHOICE key: F2.
Action
Press one of the keys named above.

NAT6601: Not enough memory available to build internal editing structure.

Text
Not enough memory available to build internal editing structure.
Explanation
Either the operating system is not configured correctly or there is not
enough space on the disc for the system swapfile.
Check the configuration settings of the operating system and correct
them if neccessary. Then check the available disk space for your system
swap file.
Action
Please contact your system administrator for further help.

NAT6602: The data area in the source area has an incorrect format.

Text
The data area in the source area has an incorrect format.
Explanation
A data area is stored in a specific format. A data area with an
incorrect format has been read into the source area. The data area has
either been edited using a different editor or been imported from
another computer without using the downloading utilities or migration
utilities that are provided.
Action
Either recreate the data area or, if it has been imported from another
computer, import it using the downloading utilities or migration
utilities that are provided.

NAT6603: No editing function is assigned to the function key you pressed.

Text
No editing function is assigned to the function key you pressed.
Explanation
The editing functions that are available and the keys to which they are
assigned are shown in the display at the bottom of the screen.
Action
 Press a key to which an editing function is assigned.

NAT6604: The requested function cannot be applied to this line.

Text
The requested function cannot be applied to this line.
Explanation
The requested function has no meaning for a line of this type.
Action
Either choose a function that applies to a line of this type, or use
the function to a type of line to which it applies.

NAT6605: Parsing a comment block of the data area editor caused an error.

Text
Parsing a comment block of the data area editor caused an error.
Explanation
After each CHECK, STOW or GEN command, the comment block of the data
area editor is parsed to generate corresponding Natural code. The
comment block in question does not have the format expected.
This could be an internal error.
Action
Contact Software AG support. To continue working, delete the line where
the error occurred, and type it in again.

NAT6606: Invalid level number specified. Valid levels are 1 to 99.

Text
Invalid level number specified. Valid levels are 1 to 99.
Explanation
Valid level numbers are 1 to 99.
Action
Enter a valid level number.

NAT6607: An invalid field type was entered.

Text
An invalid field type was entered.
Explanation
To display a list of valid field types, press the CHOICE key: F2.
Action
Enter a valid field type.

NAT6608: Comment plus array definition/parent block/DDM too long (max :1:)

Text
Comment plus array definition/parent block/DDM too long (max ...)
Explanation
When you specify an array definition, a parent block or a DDM, the total
size of this definition plus any corresponding comment is restricted to
a maximum number. In the current line more than the maximum number of
characters have been entered.
Shorten the comment so that it fits into the space available.
Action
Shorten the comment so that it fits into the space available.

NAT6609: Data area too large to fit into Natural source area.

Text
Data area too large to fit into Natural source area.
Explanation
There is not enough space in the source area to insert a field, to
generate Natural code or to open a new source. Either the data area
exceeds 512 KB or several source areas are active. All objects
currently in the source area together must not exceed the source
area size defined with the Configuration utility.
Action
If the data area exceeds 512 KB, either reduce it or divide it into
two. Otherwise, close any other source texts that are open, or use the
Configuration utility to increase the size of the source area.

NAT6610: This line cannot be redefined.

Text
This line cannot be redefined.
Explanation
Perhaps the line contains a field that has already been redefined.
Action
Either choose a function that applies to a line of this type, or apply
the redefinition to a line where it has meaning.

NAT6611: New level must be greater than the level of the redefined field.

Text
New level must be greater than the level of the redefined field.
Explanation
When a field is redefined, the level of the new (redefining) fields must
be greater than the level of the field that is redefined.
Action
Enter a level that is greater than the level of the redefined field.

NAT6612: Not enough bytes remain for such a long redefining field.

Text
Not enough bytes remain for such a long redefining field.
Explanation
The number of bytes in all redefining fields cannot be greater than the
number of bytes in the field that is redefined.
Action
Enter a number no greater than the number of bytes left.

NAT6613: The name of the copycode is missing in the GENERATE command.

Text
The name of the copycode is missing in the GENERATE command.
Explanation
The GENERATE command requires the name of the copycode that is to be
generated.
Action
Enter the name of the copycode.

NAT6614: The number of parameters in the direct-command line is not valid.

Text
The number of parameters in the direct-command line is not valid.
Explanation
A valid command has been entered with the wrong number of parameters.
Action
Substitute correct parameters.

NAT6615: This form of the SET command is not valid.

Text
This form of the SET command is not valid.
Explanation
SET TYPE is the only SET command that is available in Natural. It
must be followed by one of the following parameters: A, G, GLOBAL, L,
LOCAL or PARAMETER.
Action
Substitute a valid form of the SET command.

NAT6616: No more memory in the data area editor.

Text
No more memory in the data area editor.
Explanation
Either the operating system is not configured correctly or there is not
enough space on the disc for the system swapfile.
Check the configuration settings of the operating system and correct
them if neccessary. Then check the available disk space for your system
swap file.
Action
Please contact your system administrator for further help.

NAT6617: DDM with the specified name does not exist.

Text
DDM with the specified name does not exist.
Explanation
A view must belong to an existing DDM.
Action
Enter the name of an existing DDM.

NAT6618: An error occurred while a DDM was being processed.

Text
An error occurred while a DDM was being processed.
Explanation
The internal format of the DDM is inconsistent.
Action
Try to edit the DDM again. If this has no effect, contact Software AG
support because there could be an internal error.

NAT6619: The * command applies only to periodic groups or multiple fields.

Text
The * command applies only to periodic groups or multiple fields.
Explanation
The * command creates a counter field (c*). Only periodic groups and
multiple fields can have counter fields.
Action
Either choose a function that applies to a line of this type, or apply
the * command to a line where it has meaning.

NAT6620: WARNING: Changes in an array may cause errors in initialization.

Text
WARNING: Changes in an array may cause errors in initialization.
Explanation
When an array definition is added to a field, deleted or changed, errors
may occur if an initial value has been specified for the field.
Action
Delete initial values or enter new initial values, if appropriate.

NAT6622: A periodic group must have between 1 and 191 occurrences.

Text
A periodic group must have between 1 and 191 occurrences.
Explanation
A periodic group has a number of occurrences outside this range.
Action
Enter a number between 1 and 191.

NAT6623: A multiple field must have between 1 and 191 occurrences.

Text
A multiple field must have between 1 and 191 occurrences.
Explanation
A multiple field has a number of occurrences outside this range.
Action
Enter a number between 1 and 191.

NAT6624: The upper limit cannot be less than the lower limit.

Text
The upper limit cannot be less than the lower limit.
Explanation
The upper limit is less than the lower limit.
Action
Enter an upper limit that is at least as great as the lower limit.

NAT6625: No editing block is defined in this data area.

Text
No editing block is defined in this data area.
Explanation
You cannot HIDE (unmark) an editing block until you have defined
(marked) an editing block.
Action
Choose another function.

NAT6626: The HIDE command is only valid within an editing block.

Text
The HIDE command is only valid within an editing block.
Explanation
This line is outside the editing block in this data area.
Action
Enter the HIDE command within the editing block.

NAT6627: A block can only be defined in a global data area.

Text
A block can only be defined in a global data area.
Explanation
A block can be defined in a data area only if the type of the data area
is GLOBAL.
Action
Choose another function.

NAT6628: Not enough memory to open the clipboard.

Text
Not enough memory to open the clipboard.
Explanation
Either the operating system is not configured correctly or there is not
enough space on the disc for the system swap file.
Action
Check the configuration settings of the operating system and correct
them if neccessary. Then check the available disk space for your system
swap file. Please contact your system administrator for further help.

NAT6629: Nothing to paste - clipboard is empty.

Text
Nothing to paste - clipboard is empty.
Explanation
Nothing has yet been copied into the clipboard. The clipboard is empty
so nothing can be pasted from it.
Action
No action is required.

NAT6630: The beginning of the editing block is not marked with X.

Text
The beginning of the editing block is not marked with X.
Explanation
The end of an editing block cannot be marked with Y until the beginning
of the editing block is marked with X.
Action
Use the line command X to mark the beginning of the editing block.

NAT6631: No Edit Mask or Initialisation allowed in a parameter data area.

Text
No edit mask or initialisation allowed in a parameter data area.
Explanation
You cannot specify an edit mask or an initstring in a parameter data area.
Action
Erase edit mask or initialisation.

NAT6632: Constants must not be defined in parameter data areas.

Text
Constants must not be defined in a parameter data areas.
Explanation
A constant can be defined in a data area only if the type of the data area
is GLOBAL or LOCAL.
Action
Choose another function.

NAT6633: The generation of a global unique ID failed.

Text
The generation of a global unique ID failed.
Explanation
A new global unique ID was definded, but NaturalX failed
to provide it.
Action
Check your NaturalX installation.

NAT6634: A value clause may only be specified within parameter data areas.

Text
A value clause may only be specified within parameter data areas.
Explanation
With this option, it is possible to pass parameters to a subprogram
or subroutine by value. That means, the actual parameter values (instead
of their addresses) are passed to the subprogram or subroutine.
Consequently, the fields in the subprogram or subroutine need not have
the same format and length as the CALLNAT or PERFORM parameters.
Action
You may not specify the value clause for local and global data areas.

NAT6635: An invalid field value clause was entered.

Text
An invalid field value clause was entered.
Explanation
To display a list of valid field value clauses, press the
CHOICE key: F2.
Action
Enter a valid field value clause.

NAT6636: Length of a large alphanumeric or binary field must be less 1 GB.

Text
Length of a large alphanumeric or binary field must be less 1 GB.
Action
Enter a valid length for variable.