Error: "86 program" displays numerous times in Activity Log
Description
Cause

Issue with hardware or network environment.

Resolution
[BCB:3:Network warning:ECB]
[BCB:4:Operating system warning:ECB]
[BCB:5:Third-party support:ECB]
The combination of numerous "Error 86" entries in the Activity Log and dropped connections from the workstation has always indicates a hardware or network connectivity issue rather than a Sage 100 - even if other network applications seem function properly.
  • Run network troubleshooting software to determine the cause of the issue.
    • Note: For more information, see the Related Resources section on "Unlock Region Failure".

Note: Per the ProvideX manual:

  • Error #86 is a Transmission error to device. "A communications problem is reported between a host and a WindX client (usually when the client does not respond quickly)."
DocLink: Error: "Unlock region failure. Likely Network/Hardware error" displays in a "ProvideX:File locking" window in Sage 100
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