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1287416 - Error "file you are trying to open, "view.do", is in a different format than specified by the file extension. Verify that the file is not corrupted..." viewing Excel instances in Infoview

Symptom

  • In a BusinessObjects XI Release 2 SP3 WebI reports are scheduled in Excel format in Infoview.
  • While viewing the report instance an error message appears as 'The file you are trying to open, "view.do", is in a different format than specified by the file extension. Verify that the file is not corrupted and is from a trusted source before opening the file. Do you want to open the file now?'
  • Clicking either Yes or No will still allow the Excel document to be viewed.


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Product

SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence platform R2

Keywords

Office Excel 2007, Java view, WebI instance , KBA , BI-RA-WBI , Web Intelligence , Problem

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