Returns the first database error message that causes an internal processing error or chain of errors. This function enables the retrieval and display of a database error code and message text for display to end users. Invoking the DbERR function also clears the error message.
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Syntax:
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DbERR(string)
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Parameters:
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string – An Alpha String or Alpha String expression containing the Database Name
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Returns:
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For SQL: A string containing the error message. For ISAM: A number representing the error code.
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Example:
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Use DbERR with an Update operation on an Alphanumeric variable to retrieve the error.
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Note:
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The error number or text returned depends on the underlying DBMS used for data storage.
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Exceptions:
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This function is not supported for Web Service databases.
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See also:
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The Online and Rich Client Samples projects (program SQ02 and RSQ02)
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