1663285 - The error "an error occurred while retrieving the data sampling.(WIS 10881)" is seen when creating a Webi report based on a PDP (.xls)

Symptom

In WebIntelligence Rich Client, when creating a Webi report based on a .xls PDP (personal data provider) and selecting certain"range names", the report may return an error "unable to create or update the Excel personal data provider: an error occurred while retrieving the data sampling. (WIS 10881)".

Environment

BusinessObjects XI3.1
Service Pack 3

Product

SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise XI 3.1

Keywords

ADAPT01553979, 01553979, Excel, PDP, personal, data, provider, WebIntelligence, Webi, Web, Intelligence, 10881, occurred, retrieving, sampling, .xls, error , KBA , BI-RA-WBI , Web Intelligence , Bug Filed

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