Natural System Error Messages 6400-6449

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# Natural System Error Messages 6400-6449

#### NAT6400: The parameter :1: is not allowed in this context.

    Text
    The parameter ... is not allowed in this context.
    Explanation
    The parameter named in the error message has no meaning in this context.
    Action
    Remove the parameter. If the parameters are correct and you are using
    Software AG"s DBMS-services, contact Software AG support because Natural
    has encountered an internal error.

#### NAT6401: The value of parameter :1: has an unpaired quotation mark.

    Text
    The value of parameter ... has an unpaired quotation mark.
    Explanation
    The value of the parameter named in the error message has one quotation
    mark. The value of a parameter must be enclosed by either two quotation
    marks or none.
    Action
    Insert or remove a quotation mark. If the syntax is correct and you are
    using Software AG"s DBMS services, contact Software AG support because
    Natural has encountered an internal error.

#### NAT6402: The value or name of a parameter is missing before a delimiter.

    Text
    The value or name of a parameter is missing before a delimiter.
    Explanation
    A delimiter should be preceded by either the name of a parameter or the
    value of a parameter.
    Either remove the delimiter, or insert the name or value of a parameter
    before it.
    Action
    If the syntax is correct and you are using Software AG"s DBMS-services,
    contact Software AG support because Natural has an internal error.

#### NAT6403: The parameter :1: is declared twice.

    Text
    The parameter ... is declared twice.
    Explanation
    The parameter named in the error message is declared twice. Two keywords
    may have been used which represent the same parameter. Alternatively,
    two database-numbers may have been used, although only one is allowed.
    Action
    Remove one of the parameters. If the parameters are correct and you are
    using Software AG"s DBMS-services, contact Software AG support because
    Natural has encountered an internal error.

#### NAT6404: The equals sign is missing in the parameter :1:.

    Text
    The equals sign is missing in the parameter ...
    Explanation
    The parameter named in the error message must have an equals sign.
    Action
    Insert an equals sign in the parameter. If the equals sign is present
    and you are using Software AG"s DBMS services, contact Software AG
    support, because an internal error occurred.

#### NAT6405: The value of the parameter :1: is missing.

    Text
    The value of the parameter ... is missing.
    Explanation
    The parameter named in the error message must have a value.
    Action
    Insert the value of the parameter. If the value is present and you are
    using Software AG"s DBMS-services, contact Software AG support because
    Natural has encountered an internal error.

#### NAT6406: The parameter :1: requires a numeric value.

    Text
    The parameter ... requires a numeric value.
    Explanation
    The value of the parameter named in the error message must be numeric.
    Action
    Substitute a numeric value. If the value is numeric and you are using
    Software AG"s DBMS-services, contact Software AG support because Natural
    has encountered an internal error.

#### NAT6407: This function requires the parameter :1:.

    Text
    This function requires the parameter ...
    Explanation
    A parameter required by this function is missing. The missing parameter
    is named in the error message.
    Action
    Add the missing parameter. If the parameters are correct and you are
    using Software AG"s DBMS-services, contact Software AG support because
    Natural has encountered an internal error.

#### NAT6408: Two parameters are mutually exclusive. One is :1:.

    Text
    Two parameters are mutually exclusive. One is ...
    Explanation
    Two parameters are present which must not be used together. One of them
    is named in the error message.
    Action
    Remove one of the parameters. If the parameters are correct and you are
    using Software AG"s DBMS-services, contact Software AG support because
    Natural has encountered an internal error.

#### NAT6409: A parameter, such as :1:, is missing.

    Text
    A parameter, such as ..., is missing.
    Explanation
    A parameter is missing. It can be the parameter named in the error
    message.
    Add either the parameter named in the error message or another
    appropriate parameter.
    Action
    If the parameters are correct and you are using Software AG"s
    DBMS-services, contact Software AG support because Natural has
    encountered an internal error.

#### NAT6410: The environment variable DBENV for this database is missing.

    Text
    The environment variable DBENV for this database is missing.
    Explanation
    The environment variable DBENV contains the path of the database. Access
    to the database is not possible without DBENV.
    Action
    Add this environment variable to your environment for the database.

#### NAT6411: The parameter :1: has an invalid value.

    Text
    The parameter ... has an invalid value.
    Explanation
    The value of the parameter named in the error message is not valid.
    Action
    Substitute a valid value. If the value is valid and you are using
    Software AG"s DBMS services, contact Software AG support because
    an internal error occurred.

#### NAT6412: The database you specified does not have a profile.

    Text
    The database you specified does not have a profile.
    Explanation
    A database must have a profile.
    Action
    Create a profile for the database.

#### NAT6413: No database exists which has the number you specified.

    Text
    No database exists which has the number you specified.
    Explanation
    No database exists with the given number.
    Action
    Correct the number of the database.
    If the error occurs during automatic start via Natural check if the
    the database(s) specified in the parameter SDB exist(s).

#### NAT6414: No database exists which has the name you specified.

    Text
    No database exists which has the name you specified.
    Explanation
    No database exist with the given name.
    Action
    Correct the name of the database.

#### NAT6415: Left parenthesis missing in value of parameter :1:.

    Text
    Left parenthesis missing in value of parameter ...
    Explanation
    The value of the parameter named in the error message should be preceded
    by a left (opening) parenthesis.
    Action
    Insert an opening parenthesis. If the syntax is correct and you are
    using Software AG"s DBMS services, contact Software AG support because
    an internal error occurred.

#### NAT6416: Right parenthesis missing in value of parameter :1:.

    Text
    Right parenthesis missing in value of parameter ...
    Explanation
    The value of the parameter named in the error message should be followed
    by a right (closing) parenthesis.
    Action
    Insert a closing parenthesis. If the syntax is correct and you are using
    Software AG"s DBMS-services, contact Software AG support because
    an internal error occurred.

#### NAT6417: Right parenthesis or comma missing in value of parameter :1:.

    Text
    Right parenthesis or comma missing in value of parameter ...
    Explanation
    The parameter named in the error message is part of a list, so its value
    should be followed by either a comma or a right (closing) parenthesis.
    Action
    Insert either a closing parenthesis or a comma, as appropriate. If the
    syntax is correct and you are using Software AG"s DBMS services, contact
    Software AG support because an internal error occurred.

#### NAT6418: This combination of parameters requires parameter :1:.

    Text
    This combination of parameters requires parameter ...
    Explanation
    The parameter named in the error message is required because another
    parameter is present.
    Action
    Add the required parameter. If the parameter is present and you are
    using Software AG"s DBMS services, contact Software AG support because
    an internal error occurred.

#### NAT6419: File :1: failed to open.

    Text
    File ... failed to open.
    Explanation
    The file named in the error message cannot be opened, either because it
    does not exist, or because it is already open.
    Action
    Check that the file exists. If it does exist, check that it is closed.
    If the file is already open, close it.

#### NAT6420: Option :1: is not yet implemented.

    Text
    Option ... is not yet implemented.
    Explanation
    The option named in the error message is not available in the current
    version of Natural.
    Action
    Either remove the option and circumvent the problem, or wait for a later
    version of the software.

#### NAT6421: The format buffer has an error at position :1:.

    Text
    The format buffer has an error at position ...
    Explanation
    The FORMAT-BUFFER or FB parameter is wrong.
    Action
    Check the FORMAT-BUFFER parameter and correct the error. If the
    parameter is correct, and you are using Software AG"s DBMS services,
    contact Software AG support because an internal error occurred.

#### NAT6422: :1: and another parameter have inconsistent values.

    Text
    ... and another parameter have inconsistent values.
    Explanation
    The values of two parameters are inconsistent. One of these parameters
    is named in the error message.
    Action
    Check the parameters and correct the error. If the values are
    consistent, and you are using Software AG"s DBMS services, contact
    Software AG support because an internal error occurred.

#### NAT6423: All fields already selected.

    Text
    All fields already selected.
    Explanation
    You cannot select more fields than there are.
    Action
    Do not select any more fields.

#### NAT6424: Errors occurred during a general database report by Adabas.

    Text
    Errors occurred during a general database report by Adabas.
    Explanation
    One or more errors occurred while a general database report by Adabas
    was being executed. The next message explains why.
    Action
    Press the ENTER key to display the explanation.

#### NAT6425: A report on database :1: (:2:) has errors.

    Text
    A report on database ... (...) has errors.
    Explanation
    One or more errors occurred while an Adabas report was being executed on
    the database whose name and number appear in the error message. The next
    message explains why.
    Action
    Press the ENTER key to display the explanation.

#### NAT6426: A report on file :1: (:2:) has errors.

    Text
    A report on file ... (...) has errors.
    Explanation
    One or more errors occurred while an Adabas report was being executed on
    the file whose name and number appear in the error message. The next
    message explains why.
    Action
    Press the ENTER key to display the explanation.

#### NAT6427: One or more errors occurred while Adabas was executing a report.

    Text
    One or more errors occurred while Adabas  was executing a report.
    Explanation
    The next message explains why.
    Action
    Press the ENTER key to display the explanation.

#### NAT6428: The paths to the database are inconsistent.

    Text
    The paths to the database are inconsistent.
    Explanation
    The path in the profile of the database is different from the path where
    the database is stored. This can happen if the COPY command of the
    operating system is used to move a database.
    Action
    To copy a database, only use Software AG"s DBMS-services.

#### NAT6429: A path must not be longer than 64 characters.

    Text
    A path must not be longer than 64 characters.
    Explanation
    A path was specified with more than 64 characters.
    Action
    Do not use more than 64 characters to specify the path.

#### NAT6430: One or more database files are missing.

    Text
    One or more database files are missing.
    Explanation
    Files may have been deleted inadvertently. Unless the message appears
    during a backup, each missing file has the extension .DD, .CRI or .PRF.
    Action
    Restore the missing files.

#### NAT6431: No command files exist.

    Text
    No command files exist.
    Explanation
    Before the menu item "Start DBMS Cmd-File" can be used, command files
    must exist. Command files are generated after an ADAREP, ADALOAD or
    ADAUNLOAD command.
    Action
    Issue an ADAREP, ADALOAD or ADAUNLOAD command, then specify a command
    file.

#### NAT6432: Subdescriptors and superdescriptors cannot be loaded or unloaded.

    Text
    Subdescriptors and superdescriptors cannot be loaded or unloaded.
    Explanation
    Subdescriptors and superdescriptors cannot be loaded or unloaded.
    Action
    Do not try to load or unload subdescriptors or superdescriptors.

#### NAT6433: The specified format is incompatible with the existing format.

    Text
    The specified format is incompatible with the existing format.
    Explanation
    Only compatible formats can be specified when data is loaded or
    unloaded. The following formats are compatible:
    SPECIFIED FORMAT           EXISTING FORMAT
    A (alphanumeric)      with A, B
    B (binary)            with A, B, P, U
    G (floating point)    with A, B, G
    P (packed decimal)    with A, B. P, U
    U (unpacked decimal)  with A, B, P, U
    Action
    Specify a format that is compatible with the existing format.

#### NAT6434: The number of occurrences is incompatible with the format-buffer.

    Text
    The number of occurrences is incompatible with the format-buffer.
    Explanation
    The number of occurrences of the next Natural CONNECTION data file must
    be less than or equal to the number of occurrences of the selected
    field.
    Action
    Correct the Natural CONNECTION data file.

#### NAT6435: The parameter NOT all databases is not allowed with ALL files.

    Text
    The parameter NOT all databases is not allowed with ALL files.
    Explanation
    The parameter combination all databases = NO and all files = YES
    is not allowed by ADAREP.
    Action
    Choose another combination of parameters.

#### NAT6436: One or more characters of the file name are invalid.

    Text
    One or more characters of the file name are invalid.
    Explanation
    The file name contains one or more characters that are invalid in the
    operating system.
    Action
    Specify a file name that does not contain invalid characters.

#### NAT6437: Either the file cannot be opened or the file is empty.

    Text
    Either the file cannot be opened or the file is empty.
    Explanation
    Either the file does not exist or the file is empty.
    Action
    Specify another file.

#### NAT6438: The number of occurrences is invalid.

    Text
    The number of occurrences is invalid.
    Explanation
    The number of occurrences must be between 1 and 199 for a multiple field
    and between 1 and 99 for a periodic group.
    Action
    Check the number of occurrences and correct the error.

#### NAT6439: The database number must be in the range 1 - 254.

    Text
    The database number must be in the range 1 - 254.
    Explanation
    A database must have a ID between 1 and 254. The database ID
    is outside this range.
    Action
    Enter a database number between 1 and 254.

#### NAT6440: Database (:1:) already exists.

    Text
    Database (...) already exists.
    Explanation
    A database with the number or name already exists.
    Two databases cannot have the same number or name.
    Action
    Enter a different name or number for the database.

#### NAT6441: No database (:1:) exists.

    Text
    No database (...) exists.
    Explanation
    No database exists which has the number or name you specified.
    Action
    Enter the correct name or number of the database.

#### NAT6442: DB-file (:1:) already exists.

    Text
    DB-file (...) already exists.
    Explanation
    A database file with the number or name already exists.
    Two database files cannot have the same number or name.
    Action
    Enter a different name or number for the database file.

#### NAT6443: No DB-file (:1:) exists.

    Text
    No DB-file (...) exists.
    Explanation
    No database file exists which has the number or name you specified.
    Action
    Enter the correct name or number of the database file.

#### NAT6444: There is not enough space available on disk.

    Text
    There is not enough space available on disk.
    Explanation
    The function could not be executed successfully because there is
    not enough space available on disk / diskette.
    Action
    Increase free space on disk.

#### NAT6445: The Natural extension buffer has an error at position :1:.

    Text
    The Natural extension buffer has an error at position ...
    Explanation
    The buffer in which additional specifications for the fields
    in Natural format are made is erroneous.
    Action
    If the function was called from DBMS Services, contact Software AG,
    else check the contents of Natural extension buffer.

#### NAT6446: Number of digits after a decimal point must be between 0 and :1:.

    Text
    Number of digits after a decimal point must be between 0 and :1:.
    Explanation
    For unpacked and packed numeric fields, the number of digits after
    the decimal point must be between 0 and the minimum of 7 or the length
    of the numeric field.
    Action
    Check the number of digits after the decimal point and correct the
    error.

#### NAT6447: Overflow of floating point field occurs.

    Text
    Overflow of floating point field occurs.
    Explanation
    Overflow of floating point field occurs.
    Action
    On the PC, the maximum value for a floating-point field is bigger than
    on the Mainframe. This error occurs, when such a field is unloaded
    in Natural-CONNECTION format.

#### NAT6448: Startup configuration of database erroneous.

    Text
    Startup configuration of database erroneous.
    Explanation
    The database mode (standalone, fileserver) and location
    do not match. In order to start a database in fileserver
    mode, the database must not be on the local PC. Drives equal / lower
    than "E" are expected to be local.
    Action
    Correct the startup configuration via the profile-function or copy the
    database to a location which belongs to the mode of the database.

#### NAT6449: Source path and target path must be different.

    Text
    Source path and target path must be different.
    Explanation
    In this function it is not allowed to use the same path for source
    and target.
    Action
    Use different source and target paths.