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1587967 - Custom .NET web application throws “The type initializer for ‘CrystalDecisions.Reports.Engine.ReportDocument’ threw an exception.” error while compiling

Symptom

  • ReportDocument object throws an error while compiling
  • Error: “The type initializer for ‘CrystalDecisions.Reprots.Engine.ReportDocument’ threw an exception.”

Environment

  • Crystal Reports XI R2 SP6
  • Visual Studio 2005
  • Web Application

Cause

The assembly version of CrystalDecisions.Shared in web.config was different than mentioned in GAC (C:\Windows\assembly).

Resolution

Ensure that the latest references are added in project & assembly version of every dll added to project is same as mentioned in GAC.

Keywords

CR XI R2, .NET SDK , KBA , BI-DEV-NET , BI Software Development Kits (SDKs) - .NET or Other , Problem

Product

SAP Crystal Reports XI R2