Error message when you run a query in Access 2007: "System Resource Exceeded" or "Query is too complex"

In Microsoft Office Access 2007, you may receive the following error message when you run a query with a join to a subquery and a long WHERE clause:You may also receive the following error message when you run the query:

This problem occurs because Access 2007 has a 16-join limit. Additionally, large and complex query criteria in the WHERE clause can cause the "System Resource Exceeded" error message.

To work around this problem, change your query so that there are no more than 16 joins.

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

For more information about Access 2007, visit the following Microsoft Web site: