Re: Error 801 during compilation???

<mrbozo_at_my-deja.com> wrote in message news:8uvhii$ccv$1_at_nnrp1.deja.com...
> Hi,
>
> When I try to compile a Forms (6.0.5.0.2) Program Unit (function) I get
> this:
>
> Error 801 at line 1, column 1
> Internal error [60604]
>
> and
>
> Error 0 at line 128, column 9
> Statement ignored
>
> The 2nd one occurs at the place where the function calls a 2nd function
> which won't compile either.
>
> Although the 2nd function doesn't compile, compiling it doesn't produce
> any error messages. The editor window simply says "Compiled with
> errors" in the bottom right hand corner...even if the function just
> contains one statement...RETURN to_date('05012000','DDMMYYYY');
>
> The solution so far has been to change the name of the 2nd function (and
> the reference to it). eg From GET_ROSTER_DATE to GET_ROSTER_DAT. Then
> everyting works...until next time I start Forms...and then I have to
> change the name (back) again...weird.
>
> Can anybody pls explain this weirdness?
>
> Thanks,
>
> MB

That happens a lot in Forms 5.0 and 6.0 for some reason. I usually find that closing the form and reopening it and recompiling fixes it.

-matt Received on Thu Nov 16 2000 - 06:50:05 CET