Mark Wickens

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Error Messages Table

OM error

Error Code: 1

Error Message: OM error

Meaning:

  1. Insufficient memory or system overflow.
  2. Erroneous CLEAR statement specification.

Correction:

  1. Shorten program and check array dimensioning.
  2. Check CLEAR statement value.
  3. Use RAM expansion pack.

SN error

Error Code: 2

Meaning: Erroneous command or statement format.

Correction:

  1. Check spelling of commands.
  2. Check program input.

ST error

Error Code: 3

Meaning: String length exceeds 255 characters.

Correction: Shorten string to 255 characters or less.

TC error

Error Code: 4

Meaning: Formula too complex.

Correction: Divide formula into smaller sub-formulas

BV error

Error Code: 5

Meaning:

  1. I/O buffer overflow.
  2. Line length exceed 255 bytes or 255 characters.

Correction:

  1. Set RS-232C baud rate to lower value or set XON/XOFF.
  2. Keep lines 255 characters or less in length.

NR error

Error Code: 6

Meaning: I/O device not ready for input/output.

Correction: Check connection and power switch of I/O device.

RW error

Error Code: 7

Meaning: Error generated in I/O device operation.

Correction: Check I/O device.

BF error

Error Code: 8

Meaning: Improper filename specification.

Correction: Check filename.

BN error

Error Code: 9

Meaning: Improper file number specification.

Correction: Check file number.

OV error

Error Code: 13

Meaning: Value exceeds allowable calculation result or input range.

Correction: Check values.

MA error

Error Code: 14

Meaning:

  1. Mathematical error such as division by zero.
  2. Argument exceeds allowable calculation range.

Correction: Check expressions and values.

DD error

Error Code: 15

Meaning: Double declaration of identical array.

Correction: Either erase previous array or use a different array name.

BS error

Error Code: 16

Meaning: Subscript or parameter outside of allowable range.

Correction:

  1. Check subscripts.
  2. Increase size of arrays.

FC error

Error Code: 17

Meaning:

  1. Erroneous use of function or statement.
  2. Illegal command used in direct mode or program mode.
  3. Illegal command used in CAL mode.
  4. Attempt to use undeclared array.

Correction:

  1. Check argument values and statements.
  2. Check for statements that can not be used in respective mode.
  3. Check statements.
  4. Declare array using DIM statement.

UL error

Error Code: 18

Meaning:

  1. Branch destination line number does not exist.
  2. Input of statement without line number in BASIC editing mode.

Correction:

  1. Check line numbers.
  2. Always use line numbers in BASIC editing mode.

TM error

Error Code: 19

Meaning:

  1. Mismatch of variable type and contents.
  2. Mismatch of READ statement variable and data.
  3. Mismatc of INPUT# statement variable and data.

Correction: Check for illegal numeric assignment to string variables or string assignment to numeric variable.

RE error

Error Code: 20

Meaning: RESUME statement outside of error handling routine.

Correction: Check RESUME statement location.

PR error

Error Code: 21

Meaning: Execution of command that cannot be used with password protected files.

Correction: Cancel password.

DA error

Error Code: 22

Meaning: READ statement execution when no data present.

Correction: Check READ and DATA statements.

FO error

Error Code: 23

Meaning: No FOR for NEXT statement.

Correction: Check for matching of FOR and NEXT statements.

NX error

Error Code: 24

Meaning: No NEXT for FOR statement.

Correction: Check for matching of FOR and NEXT statements.

GS error

Error Code: 25

Meaning: Mismatch of GOSUB and RETURN statements.

Correction: Check for matching of GOSUB and RETURN statements.

OP error

Error Code: 28

Meaning:

  1. Attempt to access unopened file.
  2. Attempt to open already opened file.

Correction:

  1. Execute OPEN statement.
  2. CLOSE file and then reopen.

AM error

Error Code: 29

Meaning: Attempt to use output-related command for device opened for input or vice versa.

Correction: Ensure proper use of input-related and output-related commands.

FR error

Error Code: 30

Meaning: Framing error detected by RS-232C port.

Correction: Check RS-232C connection and data transmission methods.

PO error

Error Code: 31

Meaning: Parity error or over run error detected by RS-232C port. Erroneous read from the cassette tape recorder.

Correction:

  1. Check RS-232C connection and data transmission method.
  2. Adjust the playback volume of the tape recorder.
  3. Attempt using the phase which is opposite the current setting.
  4. Clean the head ofthe tape recorder.