Microsoft KB Archive/123288

Money Err Msg: The Par Value Entered Is Too Large

PSS ID Number: Q123288 Article last modified on 12-11-1997

3.00 3.00a

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= SYMPTOMS =

If you attempt to change the par value of an investment bond after entering transaction activity for that bond, Microsoft Money will return the following error message:

The par value you entered for  is too large. Please make sure you have the right figures and enter a smaller number.

Money will not allow you to change the par value of a bond once a transaction has been entered for that bond.

NOTE: Entering a smaller number in the Par Value field will not solve the problem. If you attempt to change the par value to a smaller amount, Money repeats the above error and does not let you close the Investment List window. To close the window and clear the error message, set the par value back to its original amount.

= RESOLUTION =

The only way to change the par value of an investment bond in Money versions 3.0 and 3.0a is to first delete any transaction activity for that bond in the investment account, then change the par value. After changing the bond’s par value, re-enter the bond transactions.

This behavior was redesigned in Money 4.0 for Windows 95. If you change the par value in Money 4.0, the following warning appears:

Changing the par value for “” will change the Total for every transaction with this bond, even reconciled ones. You should only do this if you made an error when setting up the bond. Are you sure you want to do this?

If you choose Yes, Money changes the par value.

= MORE INFORMATION =

Changing an Investment Bond Par Value in Money 3.0, 3.0a
  Delete any transaction activity for the bond you want to change from the investment account.   From the List menu, choose Investment List.   Select the investment bond from the list of investments.   Change the par value in the Par Value field.   Choose the Close button when finished. Money will display the following message: Changing the par value of  will change the total for every transaction with this bond, even reconciled ones. You should only do this if you have made an error setting up the bond. Are you sure you want to do this?   Choose the Yes button to complete the change.   Re-enter the investment bond transactions. </li></ol>

KBCategory:kbusage KBSubcategory:Investments

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