PPT2002: Run-time Error When Inserting a Diagram with a Macro (281875)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft PowerPoint 2002
This article was previously published under Q281875

SYMPTOMS

In Microsoft PowerPoint, when you record a macro to insert a diagram or organization chart in a presentation slide, and you then run the macro, the following (or similar) run-time error message may appear
The item with the specified name wasn't found.
and the diagram or organization chart does not appear.

CAUSE

This problem can occur if you create a macro to insert a diagram or organization chart, as in the following example:
  1. Start PowerPoint, and accept the default presentation.
  2. On the Tools menu, point to Macro, and then click Record New Macro.
  3. Type Test in the Macro name box, and then click OK.
  4. On the Drawing toolbar, click Insert Diagram or Organization Chart.
  5. On the Diagram Gallery select any diagram, for example Organization Chart, and then click OK.
  6. On the Tools menu, point to Macro, and then click Stop Recording.
  7. On the Insert menu, click New Slide.
  8. On the Tools menu, point to Macro, and then click Macros.
  9. In the Macro name list, click Test, and then click Run. The run-time error message appears, and the diagram is not inserted.

WORKAROUND

There is no known resolution or workaround to this problem.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:9/27/2006
Keywords:kbbug kberrmsg kbpending KB281875
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