Receiving an error "Cannot insert into Equipment History" when closing a work order.

This error message means that a part has failed to import to the work order successfully.

 You should see the failure on a blank line with an X in the section column. It can be hard to see, but I included a screenshot below.  You will need to highlight that line and delete it and then verify the parts on the order and add it back as needed.

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