Create New Record using Command button on Separate form

Can  you post the code for the command button?

mx

I posted the DB as well if you need to take a look.  

Private Sub cmdAddNew_Click()
     DoCmd.OpenForm "frmProfile"
     DoCmd.GoToRecord , , acNewRec
     
End Sub

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Quick fix:

Private Sub cmdAddNew_Click()
     DoCmd.OpenForm "frmProfile"
     On Error Resume Next                                '*** add this
     DoCmd.GoToRecord , , acNewRec
     Err.Clear                                                     '* add this
     
End Sub

That gets rid of the error prompt, however does create a new record for editing.  

I assume you mean does 'not' ?

On the form you are trying to open, check the Form's Allow Additions property - It should be set to Yes - and well as Allow Edits.

mx

Thanks, yea I meant not.  Yes, those settings are in place.  I have gone through a handful of posts on this issue to no avail.  

ok ... when the form opens, what DO you see ?

mx

It opens up "frmProfile" to the first record in the DB with all related data...The navigation selectors on the bottom are enabled, however the "New (blank) record" button is not enabled.

That would only happen if:

1) Allow Additions was NO ... or
2) The Form's RecordSource is not updateable.

Can you Compact & Repair (to shrink the size), then zip up the MDB, then attach the file for upload here (using the 'Attach File function below) ... removing any sensitive data of course? And please give a clear explanation of exactly how to reproduce the problem.

mx

I attached the file in my initial post.

Open "frmHome"
   -> Click on "Employee Database"
       -> Click on "+ Person"
          -> This will bring you to the Profile form where I am unable to add a new record.

Thanks.

Very strange.  As long as frmMain is open, the nav add button is grayed out on frmProfile.  IF you open frmProfile by itself, it's ok !

Trying to track this down.

mx

Yea, I noticed that.  It is very strange.  I'm continuing my search for answers..I appreciate your help.

OK ... I found the problem.

On form Main - property sheet - Data tab - Records Locks is set to ALL records.  No can do.  Set to No Locks ... here and everywhere.

mx

Wow, always something simple like that.  That does the trick.  Thanks.

A bit unusual that would be set to All Records!  

You are welcome.

mx