Troubleshooting Code 800A0401 - Expected End of Statement
Good news, here is another example of a WSH error message with a helpful Char: number. Count along the line until you get to the offending character. With
Error 800A0401 start by looking for missing ampersands (&).
Introduction to Code 800A0401
Error code, 800A0401 occurs when you execute a VBScript. This is a
compilation error, therefore check your punctuation. A wild guess, you have left
out an ampersand (&), or possibly a comma.
The Symptoms You Get
The script does not execute as you had hoped. Instead, Windows Scripting
host generates a message
box like this picture: Good news, I have three examples of code: 800A0401.
The Cause of Code 800A0401 VBScript Error
Your VBScript contains a punctuation error. Note: The clue
from Source: Microsoft VBScript compilation error, this means a syntax error
in your script.
In this case the Char: number (33) is particularly valuable in
troubleshooting.
The Solution to Error: Expected end of statement
Check the syntax of your script, in particular double-check punctuation marks (&, comma, speech marks or full stop.). In this
instance, Windows Scripting Host has detected a mix-up between a comma and a full stop.
As ever, a line number is helpful when troubleshooting, moreover, any Char :
number other than 1, will pin-point the problem.
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Example 1 of Script for Code 800A0401
Note: The error is at Line 3, Character 33 - wbemServices, Instances
It should be wbemServices.Instances (Full stop, and not a comma)
' VBScript Error 800A0401 strComputer = "Alan"
set wbemservices = GetObject("Winmgmts:\\" & strComputer)
set wbemObjectSet = wbemServices, InstancesOf
("win32_LogicalMemoryConfiguration")
For each wbemobject in wbemobjectset
WScript.echo "Tot Physical Memory " & wbemobject.totalPhysicalMemory
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As usual with 0800 error codes, check the line number and the char number. Pay careful attention to any punctuation. Is there a comma,
missing? Could there be a comma, where the script needs a full stop?
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