	Applies To
	Product(s):	AutoPIPE,
	Version(s):	ALL
	Area:	Error
	Original Author:	Bentley Technical Support Group

Problem:

Follow errror message inside of Tools> Model Consistency Check report:

E726-104: Zero length not allowed at beam M5

How to resolve?

Solution:

Open AutopIPE and the beam tab on the input grids, locate the beam and open the dialog screen:

Notice that the connect to point J has a node point name, however all DX, DY, and DZ values are zero.

Avoidance: choose one of the following:

A. Enter a value greater than 0.00 in one or more of the following fields: DX, DY, and /or DZ.

B. Delete the beam completely.