Compile Error Messages

E2001

Tag not found

The specified tag does not exist. Check that the tag name and 'equipment.item' reference is correct, or add the tag to your project.

If the tag does exist in the variables database, the index to the database might be incorrect. This can occur if you have edited the variables database using Excel or some other database editor. To re-index the database, go to the Projects activity and select Pack on the Command Bar.

E2002

Database is empty

The database does not contain any records.

E2003

Cannot write to read only variable

This error indicates that the address of the variable tag, which refers to a protocol-specific area on the device, is read only. This means it is not possible to write to the variable tag.

E2004

Too many records in database

Too many records have been specified in the database. This error should only occur if the Citect.frm file has been changed or become corrupt. Contact Technical Support.

E2005

Too many fields in database

Too many fields have been specified in the database. This error will only occur if the Citect.frm file has been changed or become corrupt. Contact Technical Support.

E2006

Bad integer value

An integer value cannot be found where one is expected, or the integer value is out of range.

E2007

Bad floating point value

A floating-point number cannot be found where one is expected, or the floating-point value is out of range.

E2008

Tag expected

A tag name was not found where one was expected, or an expression has been passed to a function that expects a tag. Check that the tag name is correct, or add the tag to your project.

E2009

Cannot read from write only variable

This error indicates that the address of the variable tag, which refers to a protocol-specific area on the device, is write only, so the variable tag does not have a value that can be read.

E2010

Primary IO device not found

The specified I/O device does not exist or cannot be located. Check that the device reference is correct, or add the I/O device to your project.

E2011

Close bracket expected

The Cicode statement has a different number of open and close brackets. Another close bracket ')' or ']' is expected in the statement.

For example: This error can be generated when a Genie is configured to be used by DspSym Cicode function but still has genie substitution syntax such as '%substitution%' on expressions that are unsupported by that configuration.

E2012

Symbol search failed

A database record does not exist. Check that the record name is correct.

E2013

Read remap is not supported for this variable

A mapped variable cannot be read when Remap Read is disabled. Check the remapping configuration.

E2014

Bad IO Device variable

The address of the variable is invalid for the protocol specified for the I/O device.

E2015

Bad raw data type

An invalid raw data type or a mismatch of data types is specified, for example, an attempt was made to convert an integer into a string.

This may be due to a variable address implying a data type that is not compatible with the data type specified.

Example 1

Protocol: S7NT or PSDIRECT

Tag Data Type: REAL

Address: DB101,54.3[32]

In this case, the address implies that the variable is an array of 32 DIGITALs (via bit access) but the tag data type is REAL.

Example 2

Protocol: ABMLXEIP

Tag Data Type: INT

Address: T4:0/0

In this case, the address implies that the variable is a DIGITAL (via bit access) but the tag data type is INT.

E2016

Array size exceeded

A tag is indexed but that tag is not declared as an array, or no index has been specified when a tag is declared as an array, or the wrong number of dimensions are specified for an array, or more than four dimensions are specified for an array.

E2017

String expected

Only strings can be used in database fields.

E2018

Protocol expected

The protocol field in the I/O Devices database is blank. You need to select a protocol for the I/O Device.

E2019

Open bracket expected

You need to use parentheses () in Cicode functions, even when they have no parameters, for example MyFunction().

This error can be generated when a variable tag is placed on a graphics page and the name of the tag is identical to the name of a Cicode function in the project or an included project.

E2020

Syntax error

A malformed Cicode expression has been specified. Check the structure of the expression.

E2021

Record already defined

Tag names, alarms, trends, users and Cicode functions all need to be unique within a project and any included projects. Check for duplicated names.

E2022

Incorrect number of arguments for function

Too many or not enough arguments have been specified for a Cicode function. Check the number of arguments being passed to the function and make the required adjustments.

E2023

Trailing characters in Cicode

There are extra trailing characters in a Cicode statement, following the semi-colon.

E2024

Incompatible types

There is a mismatch of data types in a statement. For example, a string is specified where a number is expected.

This error can be generated when a variable tag is placed on a graphics page and the name of the tag is identical to the name of a Cicode function in the project or an included project.

This error can also be generated when a Genie is configured to be used by the DspSym Cicode function and has genie substitution syntax such as '%substitution%' on expressions that are unsupported by that configuration.

E2025

Too many arguments

Too many arguments are specified in a Cicode function. The maximum number of arguments allowed is 32.

E2026

Invalid font name

The font does not exist in the project. Check that the font name is correct, or specify the font in the Standards activity.

E2027

Invalid BOOLEAN value

A non-integer value was found where a TRUE or FALSE value is expected. For example, the controlling expression in an IF, WHILE, or FOR statement needs to be an integer.

E2028

Analog address not supported

An INT or other analog tag is specified where a DIGITAL tag is expected. Check that the tag name is correct, or that a DIGITAL data type is specified for the tag.

E2029

Group not found

The device listed in the report configuration does not exist. Check that the device or group name exists.

E2030

Group expected

E2031

FUNCTION expected

A function needs to be declared with the FUNCTION keyword.

E2032

THEN expected

A THEN statement needs to be used in an IF statement.

E2033

DO expected

A DO statement needs to be used in a WHILE statement.

E2034

END expected

An END statement needs to be used at the end of a conditional statement or function definition.

E2035

Bad string conversion parameter

An invalid format parameter is specified in a string conversion. Check the format specification of the variable.

E2036

Cannot return value from void function

A RETURN statement cannot be used in a function that does not return a value. Remove the RETURN statement or declare a return data type for the function.

E2037

Must return value from function

If a Cicode function is declared to return a value, it needs to have a RETURN statement.

E2038

Label is defined twice

Label names needs to be unique. Check the labels defined in the Standards activity for duplicated names.

E2039

Cannot use RETURN outside of functions

A RETURN statement can only be used within a function.

E2040

Statement expected

Plant SCADA is expecting a statement. Check the Cicode for syntax errors.

E2041

Operand expected

A Cicode operator needs to be followed by an operand.

This error can be generated when a Genie is configured to be used by the DspSym Cicode function and has genie substitution syntax such as '%substitution%' on expressions that are unsupported by that configuration.

E2042

Invalid time format

The time is incorrectly specified in the Time, Period or Sample Period field of a Reports, Events, Trend Tags, SPC Trend Tags, or Device.

Time formats needs to be in the format HH:MM:SS and needs to be in the range of 0:00:00 - 23:59:59. Only the hour is necessary, for example a value 16 means 16:00 (4:00 PM). Also 24:00:00 is accepted for historical purposes, and maps directly to 0:00:00.

Period formats needs to be either a valid date or a time in the format HH:MM:SS with the minutes and seconds in the range of 0 - 59. Only the seconds are necessary, for example a value of 22 means 22 seconds.

Sample Period formats need to either be a milliseconds value (for example 0.200 for 200 milliseconds) or a time in the format HH:MM:SS with the minutes and seconds in the range of 0 - 59. Only the seconds are necessary, for example a value of 22 means 22 seconds.

E2043

Bad analog format

The format is incorrectly specified for an analog variable. Check the Format field in the Variable Tags form.

E2044

Maximum report size exceeded

The report file size needs to be less than 63 kb. Reduce the size of the report or configure two reports.

E2045

Bad factor specification

A Cicode expression that contains an invalid expression has been used. Check the syntax of the expression.

E2046

Semicolon expected

Cicode statements need to be separated with semi-colons (;).

E2047

Page name cannot start with underscore

A Page Name needs to start with an alphanumeric character (A - Z, a - z, or 0 - 9).

E2048

Invalid group definition

A group does not exist in the project. Check that the group name is correct, or specify the group with the Groups form.

E2049

Cicode data limit reached

An array in a Cicode module cannot exceed 60 KB. Reduce the size of the array.

E2050

Expression too big

An expression is too large for the compiler. Reduce the length of the expression by splitting the expression into two or more smaller expressions.

E2051

Error reading file

An include file specified in a database field cannot be found or cannot be opened. Check that the file name is correct, and that the file has been specified correctly (for example, <@FILENAME>).

E2052

Cannot use an array inside function

You cannot declare an array within a function. Arrays can only be declared as library variables, at the beginning of the library file.

E2053

Trailing characters in Name

The database record name contains invalid characters. Remove any invalid characters from the record name.

E2054

Close quotation mark expected

The Cicode statement has a different number of open and close quotation marks. Another close quotation mark (") is expected in the statement.

E2055

String too big

The string size has been exceeded. The maximum size of the string not to exceed 255 characters.

E2056

Close comment delimiter expected

A comment opened with /* needs to be closed with the */ delimiter. Add the */ delimiter or use a single line comment that starts with an exclamation mark (!) and has no end delimiter.

E2057

Label argument error

The syntax of the argument is incorrect, or the incorrect number of arguments has been specified, or the number of characters in an argument is incorrect.

E2058

Invalid number

E2059

Label too big

The label is too big. The size of a label cannot exceed 8kb.

E2060

Address on bad boundary

When reading a long or real from the memory of an I/O device, addresses need to be on odd or even boundaries. Addresses cannot be mixed and all I/O devices need to configured on the same boundary.

You can disable checking with the [General]CheckAddressBoundary parameter.

E2061

Super Genie must be on a Page

Super Genie syntax (?) can only be used on pages. You cannot use a Super Genie in a report or Cicode function library. Use the TagRead() and TagWrite() functions instead.

E2062

Write remap is not supported for this variable

A mapped variable cannot be written to when Remap Write is disabled. Check the remapping configuration.

E2063

Digital Array must start on 16 bit boundary

E2064

Remap is defined more than once

Duplicate mappings are configured for a variable. Check the remapping configuration.

E2065

CASE expected

A SELECT statement in your Cicode function needs to be followed by a CASE statement.

E2066

Unexpected trend sample period

E2067

Too many function variables defined

Too many variables have been defined for a Cicode function. Check the configuration of the function and make the required adjustments.

E2068

Too many Cicode files defined

The project includes more than the allowable number of Cicode files.

E2069

MODULE function is not allowed, use PRIVATE

You have declared a Module function within your Cicode. Module is not a valid function type. Instead, the type Private needs to be used.

E2070

GLOBAL function is not allowed, use PUBLIC

You have declared a Global function within your Cicode. Global is not a valid function type. Instead, the type Public needs to be used.

E2071

PUBLIC variable is not allowed, use GLOBAL

You have declared a Public variable within your Cicode. Public is not a valid variable type. Instead, the type Global needs to be used.

E2072

PRIVATE variable is not allowed, use MODULE

You have declared a Private variable within your Cicode. Private is not a valid variable type. Instead, the type Module needs to be used.

E2073

VB compiler error

E2074

CiVBA code not allowed here

The compiler has detected CiVBA code where it is not supported.

E2076

Unexpected FUNCTION declaration found, are you missing an END?

The number of END statements in your functions is incorrect.

E2077

Tag already defined, tags must be unique

Tag names need to be unique across a project, even if they are different types. Change the tag name property for one of the duplicated tags.

E2078

Cluster not found

A cluster cannot be found. Check that the cluster reference is correct, or create the specified cluster. Clusters can be defined by selecting Computers in the Topology activity.

E2079

No Clusters defined

Every project needs to be configured to use at least one cluster. Clusters can be defined by selecting Computers in the Topology activity.

E2080

Invalid mode specified

The mode specified for the alarm, report or trend server is invalid.

E2081

More than one server of this type exists in this cluster

Each cluster can only include one pair of redundant alarm servers, one pair of redundant report servers, and one pair of redundant trend servers. Check the servers that are configured for the cluster.

E2082

A server with this name already exists

Server names need to be unique. Rename one of the servers with the duplicated name.

E2083

Cannot use format on Expression with no result

E2084

Network Address not defined in Topology/Network Addresses

The compiler has detected a network address that has not been defined in your project. Edit the address if it incorrect, or add it to your project.

E2085

Network Address not defined in Topology/Network Addresses

The compiler has detected a network address that has not been defined in your project. Edit the address if it incorrect, or add it to your project.

E2086

Duplicate network address for same type of server in a cluster

Two servers of the same type within a shared cluster have been configured with the same network address. Change the address for one of the servers.

E2087

Duplicate network address for IO server

Two I/O servers have been configured with the same network address. Change the network address for one of the servers.

E2088

Invalid port number

The port is not a valid number.

E2089

Invalid port number (2080-2088,2073,3073,5482,20222 are reserved)

The specified numbers are reserved. Please change these port numbers to another value.

E2090

Cluster name expected

Every project needs to be configured to use at least one cluster. Clusters can be defined by selecting Computers on the Topology activity.

E2091

Trailing characters in Expression

There are extra trailing characters following an expression.

E2092

A server with this network address and port already exists

A report, trend, alarm or I/O server is configured in your project with the same network address and port number. If you intend for these servers to be configured on the same machine, change the port number, otherwise update the network address.

E2093

Cluster not found for the IO Device

Every project needs to be configured to use at least one cluster. Clusters can be defined by selecting Computers on the Topology activity.

E2094

Deadband value must be expressed as a percentage (0.0 - 100.0)

The compiler cannot decipher the value specified for a deadband. Adjust the value so that it represents a percentage (0.0 - 100.0).

E2095

Tag already defined as a local variable tag

Tag and local variables cannot have the same name. Please rename one or the other.

E2096

Cluster must be specified when two servers of the same type exist at the same net addr.

More than one server of the same type has been defined on the same machine. Please define a cluster for each server.

E2097

Invalid combination of specified & unspecified network addresses for the defined servers

The network addresses for the servers in a project need to all be blank, or all configured.

E2098

No Server of proper type is defined for the specified cluster

No server has been defined for this type in this cluster. Please define the appropriate server by selecting Computers on the Topology activity.

E2099

Primary IO devices having same network number cannot belong to the same cluster

Two primary I/O devices within the same cluster have been configured to use the same network number. If the devices have the same number to support redundancy, change the priority and startup mode. Otherwise, change the network number or move the devices to a different cluster.

E2100

Primary IO device not found for the cluster

This error occurs when the I/O device listed in the tag configuration does not exist.

E2101

Function is obsolete and cannot be used anymore

The Cicode function that you are trying to use can no longer be used. Refer to the upgrade topic for details.

E2102

Standby IO device should have a primary on the same cluster

A cluster has a standby I/O device configured, but no primary I/O device. Check the configuration of your redundant devices to confirm that a primary I/O device is assigned to the cluster.

E2103

Primary IO device must have a priority of 1

Set the Priority field for the primary I/O device to 1.

E2104

IO device has duplicate priority

The Priority field allows you to set precedence for the primary and standby devices within a cluster. Check the priority setting for the I/O devices with the same number in the specified cluster and remove any duplications.

E2105

Compound statement too large; refactor code

Please search the Knowledge Base page on the AVEVA™ Knowledge & Support Center for article 000029415 Compiler error message 'Compound statement too large; refactor code'.

E2106

A duplicate menu entry already exists

Check the configuration of your menus in the Visualization activity and remove any duplications.

E2107

Role not found

A user or variable refers to a role that does not exist. Check the Roles setting for the specified user account, or the Write Roles setting for the specified variable.

E2108

Comma expected

E2109

Function name is longer than 250 characters

A Cicode function name must be shorter than 250 characters. Rename the Cicode function.

E2110

Malformed device format

The format of the device is in an incorrect format. This could mean one of two issues is occurring:

1. There is incorrect number of open and close bracers ( '{' and '}') in the device format. For example:
   {Date,10}^v{TimeLong,12 ^v{MsgLog,50}^v{Arg1,7}^v{FullName,20}

2. A comma is missing between either the field name, field width or justification. For example: {Date,10}^v{TimeLong,12}^v{MsgLog 50}^v{Arg1,7}^v{FullName,20}"

E2111

Minimum update rate value must be blank or same value as defined by the primary device

The Min Update Rate field is not configured correctly for a standby device. Adjust the current setting so that is blank, or has the same value as the primary I/O device.

E2112

Staleness period value must be blank or same value as defined by the primary device

The Staleness Period field is not configured correctly for a standby device. Adjust the current setting so that is blank, or has the same value as the primary I/O device.

E2113

The setting for Background Poll must be the same for all I/O devices on the same server

The Background Poll field is not configured correctly on an I/O device. Check that the setting is the same on all devices that share a common I/O server.

E2114

The setting for Background Rate must be the same for all I/O devices on the same server

The Background Rate field is not configured correctly on an I/O device. Check that the setting is the same on all devices that share a common I/O server.

E2115

Tag element and item names cannot be used in this context

E2116

Tag element and item names cannot be used in the context of a push data event trend

E2117

No User has been defined for this project. At least one user must be defined

Use the Security activity to add at least one user to your project.

E2118

Standby server has been defined without primary server in the cluster

A cluster has a standby server configured, but no primary server. Check the configuration of your redundant servers to confirm that a primary server is assigned to the cluster.

E2120

Two IO devices with Persist set to true have the same File Name

This occurs when two I/O devices have the Persist property set to "True", and the File Name property set to the same value. Change the file name for one of the I/O devices.

E2121

Invalid path

E2122

Same primary IO device name used with two different network numbers

Two primary I/O devices have the same name, but different network numbers. If the devices have the same name to support redundancy, confirm that they have the same network number and have the priority and startup mode set correctly, otherwise assign them to a different cluster.

E2123

Undefined equipment name

The compiler has detected a reference to undefined equipment. Check that the reference is correct. If required, add the equipment definition to your project in the System Model activity.

E2124

Undefined equipment state name

The compiler has detected a reference to an undefined equipment state. Check that the reference is correct. If required, add the equipment state to your project in the System Model activity.

E2125

Invalid default state

E2126

Invalid DR Mode value

E2127

Equipment State contains cyclic reference

E2128

State defined without default DR Mode value

E2129

Invalid destination location

This occurs when the destination location specified for a custom file is invalid. Check that the destination setting is correct.

E2130

Duplicate network address name for OPC Server

The compiler has detected two OPC servers with the same name. Each OPC server must have a unique name and run on a separate computer. Check the configuration of your OPC servers to make sure they use different names and network addresses.

E2131

Duplicate network IP address for OPC server

The compiler has detected two OPC servers with the same network address. Each OPC server must run on a separate computer. Check the configuration of your OPC servers to make sure they use different network addresses.

E2132

Cluster name present in Equipment name

A name used for root level equipment may not be the same as any cluster names. Check your equipment definitions.

E2133

An equipment record with this name is already present

Equipment names need to be unique within the same cluster. Check your equipment definitions.

E2134

Wrong hierarchy for OPC Server

The browsing hierarchy setting for the OPC server is invalid.

E2135

Equipment hierarchy too deep

E2136

Equipment object name too long

The length of the complete name for the equipment needs to be less than 254 characters. Check your equipment definitions.

E2137

Equipment Name and Item too long. Specify or change the Item field

Indicates the combination of "Equipment.Item" is too long. Change the name of the Equipment and/or Item.

E2138

Equipment Name and Item not unique. Specify or change the Item field

Indicates the combination of "Equipment.Item" is not unique within the cluster. Change the name of the Equipment and/or Item.

This message will also occur if on the same level within the equipment hierarchy, the equipment object and the item object name are identical.

E2139

Equipment root has same name as an Alarm Tag

A name used for root level equipment may not be the same as any alarm tag names. Check your equipment definitions.

E2140

The Storage Method is not defined

The Storage Method property has not been defined for the trend.

E2141

Equipment not specified for tag item. Please specify equipment or remove tag item

Indicates that the Item field on the Tag Form (Variable Tags, Trend Tags, and all Alarm Tags) was specified without an associated Equipment Name.

E2142

Item name is also a node within the equipment hierarchy

An Item name cannot have the same name as a node on the equipment hierarchy.

E2143

No report server defined for this cluster

Equipment requires a report server to be configured. Add a report server to the cluster.

E2144

Invalid user defined

The user name conflicts with a set of Reserved User Names. Use a different name.

E2145

Invalid role defined

E2146

Tag name exceed length limit

E2147

Conflict of parameters in included projects

A parameter setting in an included project is conflicting with the same parameter in the main project.

E2150

Invalid Genie format

E2151

Password is invalid due to duplication of user record

E2152

Invalid Setpoint

E2153

Set the parameter [General]TagStartDigit=1 if your tags start with a digit

If your project includes tags, tag items, or equipment names that have a number as the first character, you need to set the parameter [General]TagStartDigit to "1" to enable a compile.

E2154

Duplicate ScheduleID for IODevice

E2155

Profile name is invalid

Profile name is invalid as it may contain a space, or any of these characters: < > : \ " / \\ | ? *. Rename the profile.

E2156

Cicode IODevices do not support memory mode, memory must be set to FALSE

A Cicode I/O device will not compile if memory mode is set to TRUE. Set memory mode to FALSE for the Cicode I/O device.

E2157

Equipment Expected

An Equipment Reference refers to Equipment or Referenced Equipment that does not exist. Update the Equipment Reference, or add the missing equipment to your project.

E2158

Duplicate Equipment Reference

An Equipment Reference is configured twice. Check the configuration of the duplicated entries.

E2159

Too many alarm responses are defined for an alarm

Confirm that only eight sets of Cause and Response properties are defined for each alarm tag.

E2160

Content Type not found

E2161

Invalid Alarm Priority

The Value property for an Alarm Priority must be between 1 and 255. If a label is used, confirm that it validates to a value between 1 and 255.

E2162

Duplicate Alarm Priority

An Alarm Priority is configured twice. Check the configuration of the duplicated entries (including any that may occur in an included project).

E2163

Alarm Priority or Alarm Mode color must be specified

Display colors need to be configured for an Alarm Priority or an Alarm Mode. Check that the 'Foreground Color' and/or 'Background Color' properties have not been left blank.

E2164

Port Name can be no longer than 31 characters

A Port Name is too long. Use a name that is no longer than 31 characters.

E2165

Duplicate Alarm Mode display name

The Display Name specified for an Alarm Mode is configured twice. Remove one of the duplicated entries.

E2166

Invalid Alarm Mode display name

The Display Name specified for an Alarm Mode is invalid. You can select a valid name for this field from the drop-down list in the Grid Editor.

E2167

Screen Profile Name is Invalid

The specified screen profile name is invalid. Names should be less than 65 characters long and must not contain any invalid characters (< > : " / \ | ? *).

E2168

Duplicate Equipment Runtime Parameter

A runtime equipment parameter is configured twice for the same equipment on the same cluster. Locate and change the duplicate entries.

E2169

Invalid equipment item name

The specified equipment item name is invalid. Use a valid item name that is not one of tag extensions keyword. If the item name is automatically generated by an equipment template, use Equipment Editor to rename the item name on the template and run the Update Equipment command.

E2170

Network address can be no longer than 15 characters

The length of the network address is too long. Enter a network address that is less than or 15 characters in length.

E2171

Network addresses cannot be a fully qualified domain name

Network addresses cannot be a fully qualified domain name. Enter a valid computer name or an IP address instead.

E2172

Duplicate trend or SPC file name

When configuring the File Name property for a trend tag or SPC data file, ensure that each file uses a unique file name.

E2176

Duplicate Industrial Graphics page or symbol name

The name used for an Industrial Graphics page or symbol is not unique within the current project and its included projects. Enter a valid name for one of the duplicate items.

E2177

Embedded symbol was found but outside its project's include hierarchy

This error message will appear if an embedded symbol has been deleted or its host include project has been removed. It indicates that a new symbol with the same name as the deleted symbol has been created in a higher-level project.

E2178

Embedded symbol not found but a page with the same name was found

This error message will appear if an embedded symbol has been deleted, or its host include project has been removed. It indicates that a new page with the same name as the deleted symbol has been created.

E2179

<This error message is replaced with arbitrary text>

The compiler has detected a problem with the syntax for an object property (such as an incomplete expression). The error message will identify the object, and provide a brief explanation of what was detected.

E2180

Page not found but a symbol with the same name was found

This error message will appear if a page has been deleted, or its host include project has been removed. It indicates that a new symbol with the same name as the deleted page has been created.

E2181

Reserved keyword is being used

Change the keyword to something that is not a reserved word. See Reserved Words.

E2182

Invalid Unique ID format

Unique IDs for variables need to use the following format:
XXXXXXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXXXXXXXXXX

This error indicates that a unique ID is not valid.

This may occur if you modify the variables database outside of Plant SCADA Studio.

For more information, see Unique IDs for Variable Tags and Equipment.

E2183

Duplicate Unique ID for variable

The compiler has detected duplications among the unique IDs used for the variables in your project.

This error may occur if you modify the variables database outside of Plant SCADA Studio.

For more information, see Unique IDs for Variable Tags and Equipment.