ACC: Error Converting Version 1.1 Database to 2.0, 95, 97

ID: Q121472

The information in this article applies to:

SYMPTOMS

Novice: Requires knowledge of the user interface on single-user computers.

When you try to convert a Microsoft Access version 1.1 database to Microsoft Access 2.0, 7.0, or 97, and the database has a table with a field name that contains a backward apostrophe (`), you may receive the following error message:

In Microsoft Access 97:

"The Microsoft Jet database engine could not find the object '<Table Name>'. Make sure the object exists and that you spell its name and the path name correctly."

In Microsoft Access 2.0 and 7.0:
'<Database name>' is not a valid filename


CAUSE

A backward apostrophe is allowed in table field names in Microsoft Access version 1.1, but is not allowed in Microsoft Access 2.0, 7.0 and 97.


RESOLUTION

Remove the backwards apostrophe from the table in version 1.1 before you try to convert the database.


MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce Behavior


  1. In Microsoft Access version 1.1, create a new database. Name the database DB1.MDB.


  2. Create the following new table called Table1: 
    
      Table: Table1
      ------------------
      Field Name: One`
      Data Type:  Text

    NOTE: The backward apostrophe is above the TAB key to the left of the number 1 key on most keyboards.)


  3. Quit Microsoft Access 1.1.


  4. Start Microsoft Access 2.0, 7.0 or 97 and convert the Microsoft Access 1.1 database:

    In Microsoft Access 7.0 or 97:

    1. On the Tools menu, point to Database Utilities, and then click Convert Database.


    2. Select the Db1.mdb database in the File Name box, and then click OK. Note that you receive the error.


    In Microsoft Access 2.0:

    1. On the File menu, click Convert Database.


    2. Select the DB1.MDB database in the File Name box, and click OK. Note that you receive the error.





REFERENCES

For more information about converting databases, type "convert database" in the Office Assistant, click Search, and then click to view "Convert a database."

Additional query words: conversion 


Keywords          : kberrmsg kbusage CnvNodb 
Version           : 2.0 7.0 97
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        : kbprb

Last Reviewed: April 7, 1999