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Adding new columns to a form and trying to update the layout gives error message

Troubleshooting


Problem

User adds new columns (for example dimension codes) to the column definition. Afterwards, the user tries to update the layout of the form. An error appears.

Symptom

Standard Error
Source: Microsoft Office Excel
Description: To prevent possible loss of data, Microsoft Office Excel cannot shift nonblank cells off the worksheet.
Try to locate the last nonblank cell by pressing CTRL+END, and delete or clear all in cells between the last cell and the end of your data. Then Select cell A1 and save your workbook to reset the last cell used.

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Historical Number

1042164

Document Information

Modified date:
16 June 2026

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