Symptom
- Cannot create connection using Lotus Domino driver.
- Lotus Notes Domino is not visible in the list of available data sources in the Database Expert of Crystal Reports 2008 and above.
Environment
- Crystal Reports 2008
- SAP Crystal Reports 2011
- SAP Crystal Reports 2013
- SAP Crystal Reports 2016
Reproducing the Issue
- In Crystal Reports 2008 and above, create a new report.
- In the "Database Expert" window, notice there is no option to connect to "Lotus Notes Domino"
Cause
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From Crystal Reports 2008, the Lotus Notes Domino data source is no longer available because it has been deprecated several versions ago.
Resolution
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To report off a Lotus Notes data source, use the IBM Lotus Notes ODBC driver as specified in the product availability report.
- The IBM Lotus Notes ODBC driver is available for download on the IBM website.
Keywords
lotus notes, crystal 2008, new connection, not visible, cannot find, Domino , KBA , BI-RA-CR , Crystal Reports designer or Business View Manager , Problem
Product
Crystal Reports 2008 V0 ; Crystal Reports 2008 V1 ; SAP Crystal Reports 2011 ; SAP Crystal Reports 2011, feature pack 03 ; SAP Crystal Reports 2013 ; SAP Crystal Reports 2016