How can I fix my corrupt global resource pool

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Jennifer L

I have a global resource pool of about 250 names/materials created in MS
Project 2003 Standard. Right now it is linked to 5 project schedules with
about 6 more to follow. The problem occurs when I try to save my resource
pool.

I can open it without problem, add a new resource and save it without
problem. However, if I make another addition/change after the initial save,
then try to save again I get this error:
"The file cannot be opened. Check that the file name and path are correct.
Check that the file format is recognized by Project. Project files saved in a
version earlier than Microsoft Project 98 can't be opened. If your file is
from an earlier version, open it in that version, click Save as (file menu),
and save in MPX format...etc."

The file path is definitely correct - as it always saves the first time I
try.
It is an .mpp file, so MSP definitely recognizes the file format.
The entire project team is working in 2003 Standard. (I thought it might be
a multi-version issue at first)
Also, the file itself is 1.4MB - seems a bit bloated to me for a 250 name
resource pool.

Please help me uncorrupt this global resource pool. Thank you!
 
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JulieS

Hi Jennifer,

The first question is whether you have Service Pack 2 installed. The
error that you note was an error that occured with resource pool files
and was corrected by Service Pack 2.

Please see the following link for information SP-2:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/887620/

That may correct that problem. As far as the file size -- bear in mind
that the resource pool file doesn't just contain the names of the
resources, it contains their calendars as well as the assignment
information for each resource to each task in the project files.

I hope this helps. Let us know how you get along.

Julie

Visit http://project.mvps.org/ for the FAQs and additional information
about Microsoft Project
 
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Mike Glen

Hi Jennifer,

Welcome to this Microsoft Project newsgroup :)

If you suspect a corrupt file, you could try the suggestions in FAQ Item:
43. File Bloat? - Might be Corruption.

FAQs, companion products and other useful Project information can be seen at
this web address:http://project.mvps.org/faqs.htm

Hope this helps - please let us know how you get on :)

Mike Glen
Project MVP
 
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Jennifer L

Julie,

Thank you for the advice. Wow, I can't believe I overlooked Service Pack 2.
I meant to write originally that I had SP1 installed and wondered if the next
Service Pack would make the difference. It did! I downloaded it and have been
trying to break my resource pool again, but it won't happen. Thanks for the
quick and easy repair!

Jennifer
 
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Jennifer L

Hi Mike,

Thanks for the welcome and the link to the FAQs. I know I'll refer back to
that page often. It looks like my problem was solved by installing SP2.

Thanks again!
Jennifer
 

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