Summary: The error 3125 in MS Access usually occurs while importing or exporting the data from Access database. In this blog, we will discuss the reasons behind the Microsoft Access 3125 error and the solutions to fix it. We’ll also mention an advanced Access repair tool that can help fix the error if it has occurred due to corruption in the database file.
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Several MS Access users have reported encountering the run-time error 3125. The error usually occurs while running code or query to perform a certain action, like exporting data from Access database or importing data into the database. The error appears with the message saying, ?This is not a valid name. Make sure that it does not include invalid characters or punctuation and that it is not too long.? There might be several reasons for the error 3125 in MS Access. In this post, we will discuss the causes behind this error and the solutions to fix the error.
Causes of Error 3125 in Access Database
You may encounter the Microsoft Access 3125 error due to the following reasons:
- Invalid or lengthy database name
- Large or oversized database
- Memory leakage in Microsoft Access
- Corruption in Access database
- Incorrect location of the backend file
- Corrupt or damaged system files
Solutions to Fix the Error 3125 in MS Access
Here are some solutions you can try to fix the run-time error 3125 in Microsoft Access.
Method 1: Verify the Name of the Database
As it is indicative from the error message, the first thing to do is check the name of the database. Make sure the database name is not too long. It should be up to 64 characters long and does not contain spaces, special characters, control characters, or double quotation marks.
Method 2: Verify the Size of the Database
The error may also appear if the database is large-sized. Ensure that the size of your Access database is within the recommended limits (2 GB). If it is too large or exceeds the recommended limit, compact it using the Compact and Repair utility in MS Access or move the data to a new database file.
Method 3: Rollback the Office Updates
MS Office updates or upgrades may also cause the error 3125. One of the users is able to fix the error 3125 by reverting back to the previous version of Office 365. If you?ve recently upgraded your MS Office version or installed the latest updates, you can try to revert back to the previous version or uninstall the recent updates. This may help fix the error 3125.
Method 4: Run System File Checker Tool
Sometimes, the error 3125 occurs due to corrupt or damaged system files on Windows. You can run the Windows inbuilt System File Checker (SFC) tool to repair the corrupt or damaged system files. To run the tool, follow these steps:
- In the Search box, type Command Prompt and click to open it.
- In the Command Prompt window, type the DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth command and then press Enter.
- When the message ?The operation completed successfully? appears, type sfc/scannow and then Press Enter.
- The tool will check the integrity of the system files and repaired them.
- When the process is finished, restart the computer.
Method 5: Fix the Microsoft Access Memory Leakage
The continued connection of Microsoft Access to Access database files (.mdb/.accdb) using the ODBC driver increases the memory usage. It mainly happens when Access continuously allocates memory to perform different operations in the database. The Access database engine is not meant for use with high concurrency or 24-hour-a-day server applications. This may lead to issues or errors in MS Access.
To fix the memory leakage, regularly restart your system or try disabling the startup programs. If the issue persists, then try the Windows memory diagnostic tool to fix the memory leaks.
Method 6: Repair the Corrupt Database
You may encounter the error 3125 if the Access database is corrupt. You can use the Compact and Repair utility in MS Access to repair the corrupt database files. Here are the steps:
- Open Microsoft Access.
- Go to File > Info > Compact and Repair Database.
- Select the corrupted database file and click OK.
Wait until the process completes, then check if the error is fixed.
If it fails to resolve the error, it means the database file is severely corrupt. In this case, you can try a third-party Access repair tool, such as Stellar Repair for Access. This software can quickly repair corrupt Access database (.accdb/.mdb) files and recover all the objects, including reports, deleted records, tables, queries, forms, etc. Also, it allows you to preview the data before saving.
Conclusion
The error 3125 in Microsoft Access can occur due to various reasons, such as invalid database name, memory leakage, corrupt system files, etc. You can follow the solutions mentioned above to fix the error. If the error occurs due to corruption in database files, you can use the Compact and Repair utility or Stellar Repair for Access software to repair the corrupt database files.
