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    klnlsu is offline Competent Performer
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    Error checking in AfterUpdate event

    I'm trying to create a data validation routine in my AfterUpdate event on a text box. When the user hits ENTER after keying in the data in my textbox, I test the data against the key field in my file to make sure it exists. If it does, I display a description field in another text box and continue. That works fine. If it doesn't exist in my file, I want to clear the box and have them re-enter the data. I can clear the box, but when I exit the AfterUpdate event routine, the cursor goes to the next field. I have tried using the .SetFocus method and the .GoToControl command, but neither is working. I'm guessing it needs to be in another event routine. Below is my code:

    Private Sub CustNumberTxt_AfterUpdate()
    CustNameTxt = DLookup("cus_name", "dbo_ARCUSFIL_SQL", "cus_no = '" & CustNumberTxt & "'")
    If IsNull(CustNameTxt) Then
    CustNumberTxt = ""
    CustNumberTxt.SetFocus ' and I've tried DoCmd.GoToControl "CustNumberTxt"


    Exit Sub
    End If
    Me.Requery
    Me.Refresh

    End Sub


    Please help. Thanks.

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    Validation should generally be done in the before update event (of a control or the form), so you can use:

    Cancel = True

    A form example here:

    http://www.baldyweb.com/BeforeUpdate.htm

    You could use a combo with its limit to list property set to yes and avoid the code.
    Paul (wino moderator)
    MS Access MVP 2007-2019
    www.BaldyWeb.com

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    klnlsu is offline Competent Performer
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    Thank you. That is a good idea.

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    No problem.
    Paul (wino moderator)
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