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Q235336: MapPoint 2000 Err Msg: Too Many Fields Defined

Article: Q235336
Product(s): Microsoft Automap
Version(s): WINDOWS:
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kberrmsg kbinterop kbtool kbimu
Last Modified: 06-AUG-2002

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft MapPoint 2000 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you attempt to link or import data to Microsoft MapPoint 2000, you may
receive the following error message:

  There was a problem opening: <file name>. Too many fields defined.

CAUSE
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This behavior can occur if you link or import data from a database or
spreadsheet that contains more than 61 columns of data.

RESOLUTION
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To prevent this issue from occurring, link or import data from a database or
spreadsheet that contains a maximum of 61 columns of data.

STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in Microsoft MapPoint 2000.

Additional query words: mp2000 exceeds limit

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Keywords          : kberrmsg kbinterop kbtool kbimu 
Technology        : kbHomeProdSearch kbMapptSearch kbMapPoint2000
Version           : WINDOWS:
Issue type        : kbbug
Solution Type     : kbpending

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