Hey Hector,

I found one instance of this error by using the gaerrors() array.
It told me the child dbf that was missing from the database.

but, in other instances it does not populate the array so I have no idea
what is causing it.

I am using vfp5 front end with a vfp back end database. Not a sql database.
so, i have limited tools to find out info about the error.
From what I can tell from RI builder is when you issue 'delete from ???'
in parent table it opens up all child dbfs in their respective work areas
and then scans each table while relational field or expression is true
and deletes the records associated with parent dbf. So, anyway to
trap this or write a little fxp to catch it?
thanks,

ronnie