Common Warning Messages

The Common Warning Messages section is a quick way to find solutions for some of the warning messages in Spectrum.

Warning - Customer Code Entered Has Inactive Status

If an inactive customer code is entered, this message displays. Click OK to continue entering data.

To change the customer's status, click Accounts Receivable > Maintenance > Customer > Properties and select either Active or Not Used in the Status section.

Warning - Job Entered Has Inactive Status

If an inactive job code is entered, this message displays. Click OK to continue entering data, if desired.

To change the job code's status, click Job Cost > Maintenance > Job > Properties. In the Status section, click either Active or Complete.

Warning - Phase Code Entered Has Inactive Status

If an inactive phase code is entered, this message displays. Click OK to continue entering data, if desired.

To change the phase's status, open Job Cost > Maintenance > Phases. Enter the Job code and then select Begin Editing. Locate the phase in question on the grid and click the wrench icon to open the Edit Phases window, where you can change the phase status to 'Active'.

Warning - Vendor Code Entered Has Inactive Status

If an inactive vendor code is entered, this message displays. Click OK to continue entering data, if desired.

To change the vendor's status, click Accounts Payable > Maintenance > Vendor > Properties and select either Active or Not Used in the Status section.