{"id":68616,"date":"2024-03-21T15:57:48","date_gmt":"2024-03-21T15:57:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/blog\/?p=68616"},"modified":"2024-03-21T16:12:02","modified_gmt":"2024-03-21T16:12:02","slug":"ms-access-runtime-error-438","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/blog\/ms-access-runtime-error-438","title":{"rendered":"7 Methods to Fix MS Access Runtime Error 438: Ultimate Guide Revealed!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"8e1a49907eb0ebe2b39ac6355e555698\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:0px 0 0px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<style>\r\n.leaderboard { width: 320px; height: 100px; }\r\n@media(min-width: 500px) { .leaderboard { width: 468px; height: 60px; } }\r\n@media(min-width: 800px) { .leaderboard { width: 728px; height: 90px; } }\r\n<\/style>\r\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8329139124199643\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle leaderboard\"\r\n     style=\"display:inline-block\"\r\n\t data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8329139124199643\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"1972481166\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>MS Access runtime error 438<\/strong> typically occurs when you try to access an object or property that does not exist. This vexing error is a clear indication that Microsoft Access is unable to accomplish the requested action due to a missing\/incorrect object reference. In this blog, we&#8217;ll delve into what exactly the Access run-time error &#8216;438&#8217; object doesn&#8217;t support this property or method is, its common causes, and how to fix it.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-68617 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/object-doesnt-support-01-error-message.png\" alt=\"MS Access Runtime Error 438\" width=\"368\" height=\"209\" \/><\/p>\n<div style='margin: 10px 0; clear: both;'><div style='clear: both; border-top: 1px solid #eeeeee; border-bottom: 1px solid #eeeeee; margin: 30px auto; padding: 15px 15px 15px 20px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;'><div style='margin-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.6; flex-shrink: 1;'><span style='color:#aaa; font-size: 13px;'>Rated <i>Excellent<\/i> on <a rel='nofollow' target='_blank' href='https:\/\/www.trustpilot.com\/review\/www.stellarinfo.com'><span style='color: #aaa;'>Trustpilot<\/span><\/a><\/span><br><strong>Free MS Access Database Repair Tool<\/strong><br>Repair corrupt MDB and ACCDB database files and recover deleted database tables, queries, indexes and records easily. Try Now!<br><div style='margin-top: 5px;'><a style='background: #b10923; border-radius: 25px; color: #ffffff; cursor: pointer; display: inline-block; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 500; padding: 0 16px; height: 40px; line-height: 40px; vertical-align: middle; white-space: nowrap; text-decoration: none; border: none;' href='https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/blog\/get-access-file-repair-tool' target='_blank'><span style='color: #ffffff;'><i class='fas fa-arrow-alt-circle-down'><\/i><\/span> Download<\/a><br><span style='font-style: italic; display: block; font-size: 10px; margin-top: 10px;'>By clicking the button above and installing Stellar Repair for Access (14.8 MB), I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the <a href='https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/eula.php' target='_blank'>End User License Agreement<\/a> and <a href='https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/privacy-policy.php' target='_blank'>Privacy Policy<\/a> of this site.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Situations Under Which You May Face Microsoft Visual Basic Runtime Error 438 Access<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">When trying to run VBA code or macro in Visual Basic.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Attempting to use variables for workbook and worksheet name.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">When you try to create a toolbar in Access by using visual basic code.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#d9d9d9;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Quick Fixes:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><a href=\"#s1\">Check &amp; Remove the Missing Object References<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><a href=\"#s2\">Restore from Backup<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><a href=\"#s3\">Update or Reinstall MS Access<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><a href=\"#s4\">Debugging Macros &amp; Code<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><a href=\"#s4\">Disable Add-ins Within Access<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><a href=\"#s5\">Repair MS Office<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><a href=\"#s6\">Repair Corrupted Access Database File<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Why This Error Occurs?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Before addressing run time error 438 Access, it\u2019s important to extract the root causes. Below I have shortlisted the major reasons for this problem:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Missing\/Corrupted References<\/strong>&#8211; Missing or corrupted references in the Access database is the primary reason for this error.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Version Incompatibility<\/strong>&#8211; Due to incompatibility between the Access and installed MS Office version.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Faulty Add-ins- <\/strong>Corrupted or faulty add-ins within the Access database.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Inappropriate Object Names-<\/strong> Referencing objects or properties with incorrect names can also lead to runtime errors in MS Access.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Security Settings<\/strong>&#8211; Sometimes, obstructive permissions or security settings can prevent the Access program from accessing certain objects or properties.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">After identifying the major factors now it&#8217;s time to troubleshoot this problem with the best solutions.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Methods to Solve MS Access Runtime Error 438<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Let\u2019s follow the below troubleshooting ways to fix Microsoft Visual basic runtime error 438 Access.<br \/>\n<a name=\"s1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Method 1- Check &amp; Remove the Missing Object References<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">To overcome this situation, it is important to verify and remove the missing or broken object references in the VBA code. To do so, follow the below instructions carefully:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Open the Access database.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Next, press the\u00a0<strong>ALT+F11 <\/strong>keys simultaneously to open a VBA (Visual Basic Editor).<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Then, click on the <strong>Tools\u00a0<\/strong>menu &gt;&gt; <strong>References<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-68020 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Check-for-Missing-References.png\" alt=\"Check for Missing References\" width=\"462\" height=\"171\" \/><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Finally, uncheck the box for an object library or type library that is marked as <strong>MISSING: &lt;referencename&gt;<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-67790 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/dlaToma-1.jpg\" alt=\"MS Access Runtime Error 438\" width=\"445\" height=\"359\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a name=\"s2\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Method 2- Restore from Backup<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Restoring data from backup is a hassle-free resolution to solve runtime errors including <strong>run time error 438 Access<\/strong>. Therefore, if you have kept an extra copy of the database file that is displaying the runtime error, you can easily restore it from the backup.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/blog\/access-runtime-error-3075-missing-operator\">MS Access Runtime Error 3075 Missing Operator Demystified!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a name=\"s3\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Method 3- Update or Reinstall MS Access to Fix MS Access Runtime Error 438<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Another solution that can help you troubleshoot this error is to ensure that you\u2019re using the latest version of Access. If not, follow the below steps to update your program to the latest version available.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Open MS Access.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Navigate to the \u201c<strong>File<\/strong>\u201d menu &gt;&gt;\u00a0<strong>Account\u00a0<\/strong>option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-68272 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/account-1.png\" alt=\"Account\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" \/><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Locate &amp; click on the \u201c<strong>Update Options<\/strong>\u201d or \u201c<strong>Office Updates<\/strong>.\u201d<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Finally, click on \u201c<strong>Update Now<\/strong>\u201d to install the available updates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-67101 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/update-pffice.png\" alt=\"MS Access Runtime Error 438\" width=\"647\" height=\"613\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/update-pffice.png 647w, https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/update-pffice-300x284.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 647px) 100vw, 647px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Instead, you can <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office\/download-and-install-or-reinstall-microsoft-365-or-office-2021-on-a-pc-or-mac-4414eaaf-0478-48be-9c42-23adc4716658\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">reinstall Microsoft Office<\/a><\/strong> to repair any damaged or missing files.<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"s4\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Method 4- Debugging Macros &amp; Code <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Applying debugging tools within MS Access, such as breakpoints and watch windows, can help in pinpointing the source of \u201c<strong>object doesn&#8217;t support this property or method<\/strong>\u201d error. Step through the code to detect the specific line triggering the error.<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"s5\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Method 5- Disable Add-ins Within Access<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Disabling the faulty add-ins often resolves major problems in the Access database. So, let\u2019s apply this method to deal with the current situation you are encountering:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Open Access database.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Click on\u00a0<strong>File <\/strong>tab &gt;&gt;\u00a0<strong>Options<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-68546 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/2023-01-05_11-14-29.png\" alt=\"MS Access Runtime Error 438\" width=\"774\" height=\"729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/2023-01-05_11-14-29.png 774w, https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/2023-01-05_11-14-29-768x723.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Next, click\u00a0<strong>Add-ins<\/strong>, and then in the\u00a0<strong>Manage <\/strong>list, click\u00a0<strong>Access Add-ins<\/strong> &gt;&gt;\u00a0<strong>Go<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-68562 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/AccessOptions.png\" alt=\"Add-ins\" width=\"841\" height=\"703\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/AccessOptions.png 841w, https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/AccessOptions-768x642.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 841px) 100vw, 841px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Now, uncheck all the Add-ins there.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/blog\/fix-access-runtime-error-3044\">Access Runtime Error 3044 Is Not a Valid Path- Solutions You Can\u2019t Miss!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a name=\"s6\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Method 6- Repair MS Office <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you are suspicious that the Access error 438 is related to a missing\/corrupted Microsoft Office installation component, consider fixing the Office. You can do this, by following the below steps:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">To open the Run box, press the <strong>Windows + R\u00a0<\/strong>keys together.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Type <strong>appwiz.cpl\u00a0<\/strong>there &gt;&gt; hit\u00a0<strong>Enter.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-67792 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/appwiz-run.png\" alt=\"appwiz.cpl\" width=\"399\" height=\"206\" \/><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">This will open the <strong>Programs and Features\u00a0<\/strong>window on your screen.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Now, find <strong>Microsoft 365<\/strong> &amp; right-click on 3 vertical dots opposite &gt;&gt; click on\u00a0<strong>Change\/Modify<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-67793 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/change-programs.png\" alt=\"MS Access Runtime Error 438\" width=\"885\" height=\"596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/change-programs.png 885w, https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/change-programs-768x517.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 885px) 100vw, 885px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Then, click\u00a0<strong>Yes\u00a0<\/strong>in a\u00a0<strong>UAC <\/strong>prompt to continue.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">At this time, you\u2019ll see\u2013\u00a0<strong>How would you like repair your Office programs?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Simply select\u00a0<strong>Quick Repair\u00a0<\/strong>&gt;&gt;\u00a0click <strong>Repair\u00a0<\/strong>button.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-67794 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/365-quick-repair.png\" alt=\"Quick Repair\" width=\"528\" height=\"340\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Have patience until the repair process is over. It will surely fix any detected problems automatically.<\/p>\n<p><a name=\"s7\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Method 7- Repair Corrupted Access Database File<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In Microsoft Access, various errors and issues are triggered due to database corruption. It might be possible that a run-time error &#8216;438&#8217; has occurred due to corruption in the Access file. To solve this problem, you can use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/blog\/get-access-file-repair-tool\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Access Repair Software<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It can\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/blog\/repair-corrupt-access-database-without-data-loss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>repair the severely damaged Access database<\/strong><\/a> .ACCDB or .MDB files along with recovering their objects.<\/p>\n<center><a href='https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/blog\/get-access-file-repair-tool' target='_blank'><img src='https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/en-dwn-btn.jpg' \/><\/a><p style='font-size:11px;'><font color='red'><b>*<\/b><\/font> By clicking the Download button above and installing Stellar Repair for Access (14.8 MB), I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the <a href='https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/eula.php' target='_blank'>End User License Agreement<\/a> and <a href='https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/privacy-policy.php' target='_blank'>Privacy Policy<\/a> of this site.<\/p><\/center>\n<h3 style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; text-align: left;\"><strong>Steps to Fix Corrupted Microsoft Access Database\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>How to Avoid Runtime Errors in Access?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It is vital to follow proactive steps to avoid run-time errors &amp; save you time. Here are some precautionary tips to consider:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Regularly back up your Microsoft Access databases.<\/li>\n<li>Stay updated with the latest software patches of Access.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid changing system files without knowledge.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Can Error Code 438 Cause Data Loss in Access Database?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">No, error code 438 does not cause data loss, it can only prevent you from accessing data until it is resolved.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>What Is Runtime Error 438 Userform in VBA?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Run time error 438 userform in VBA occurs when you try to use a property or method that isn\u2019t supported by that object.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Is It Safe to Modify Security Settings in MS Access to Fix This Error?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Well, modifying security settings should be done with caution, as it can affect system stability &amp; security.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>What Allows You to Add Properties and Methods to An Object?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The prototype property in Access\u00a0allows you to add properties &amp; methods to an object.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>What Is Property in Object?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The basic properties of an object are\u00a0those items include owner, status, platform, and release.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/blog\/fix-access-runtime-error-6-overflow\">Fixes for MS Access Runtime Error 6 Overflow<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Access<strong> \u2018run-time error &#8216;438&#8217; object doesn&#8217;t support this property or method\u2019<\/strong> can be a frustrating issue for users, but it\u2019s not insurmountable. However, by understanding the causes of this error and applying appropriate solutions, you can effectively get rid of this warning message and ensure the smooth functioning of your Access databases.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">That\u2019s all\u2026<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#d9d9d9;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>External References:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office\/vba\/language\/reference\/user-interface-help\/object-doesn-t-support-this-property-or-method-error-438\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office\/vba\/language\/reference\/user-interface-help\/object-doesn-t-support-this-property-or-method-error-438<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'><div style='border: 1px solid #e7e7e7; border-radius: 3px; background: #ffffff; color: #000; margin-top: 30px;'><div style='display: inline; background: #fff; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e7e7e7; border-bottom-right-radius: 10px; border-top-left-radius: 10px; border-top-right-radius: 10px; margin-left: -1px;'><img src='https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/y-bulb.png' alt='tip' style='vertical-align: middle;' width='30px'><strong style='font-size: 18px; vertical-align: middle;'> Still having issues?<\/strong> Fix them with this Access repair tool: <\/div><div style='padding: 1rem; line-height: 1.6;'><p style='margin: 0; font-size: 17px;'>This software repairs & restores all ACCDB\/MDB objects including tables, reports, queries, records, forms, and indexes along with modules, macros, and other stuffs effectively.<\/p><div><ol style='font-size: 17px;'><li><strong><a href='https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/blog\/get-access-file-repair-tool' target='_blank'>Download Stellar Repair for Access <\/a><\/strong> rated <i>Great<\/i> on Cnet (<i>download starts on this page<\/i>).<\/li><li>Click <strong>Browse<\/strong> and <strong>Search<\/strong> option to locate corrupt Access database.<\/li><li>Click <strong>Repair<\/strong> button to repair & preview the database objects.<\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MS Access runtime error 438 typically occurs when you try to access an object or property that does not exist. &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"7 Methods to Fix MS Access Runtime Error 438: Ultimate Guide Revealed!\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.accessrepairnrecovery.com\/blog\/ms-access-runtime-error-438#more-68616\" aria-label=\"Read more about 7 Methods to Fix MS Access Runtime Error 438: Ultimate Guide Revealed!\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":68618,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1021],"tags":[1854,1855],"class_list":["post-68616","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fix-errors","tag-access-run-time-error-438-object-doesnt-support-this-property-or-method","tag-run-time-error-438-access","resize-featured-image"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>7 Methods to Fix MS Access Runtime Error 438: Ultimate Guide Revealed!<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are you frustrated with MS Access runtime error 438? 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