OpenOffice: Error 502 - what to do?
If you have made an incorrect entry in OpenOffice Calc, Error 502 appears. We will show you how to solve the error.
Error 502 in OpenOffice
The message only appears if you yourself made a mistake in your calculation. Check your invoice for typing errors or mathematical errors. If an equation cannot be solved mathematically, Error 502 also appears.
- Select the cell with your formula and click on the button labeled "fx" next to the input line. The function wizard then starts.
- The structure of the formula is now displayed on the left. At the top right you will find the respective partial result.
- Look in the structure for the part of the function for which the partial result also has an Error 502.
- Here you will find the error and should fix it. In some cases, OpenOffice also tells you where the problem is.
In the next practical tip we will show you how to insert page numbers in OpenOffice documents.