Error: "The Item Code is Required" Sage 100
Summary
Error: “The Item Code is Required” when attempting to create a new inventory item
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Cause
Blank key(s) exist in the file ..\mas90\MASXXX\CIXXX\CI_Item.m4t
or
Corrupted data in one of the lines in CI_Item
Resolution 1
- Open Library Master, Utilities, Data File Display and Maintenance
- Open the file ..\mas90\MASXXX\CIXXX\CI_Item.m4t
- Note: XXX=Company Code
- Delete any records with blank Key Fields
Resolution 2
- Open Library Master, Utilities, Rebuild Key Files
- Select Company and the Module Common Information, Check the CI_Item file
- Check the “Optimize and Integrity Check” Boxes
- Proceed
- Rebuild Sort files in Inventory Maintenance