Symptom
Display numeric and alphanumeric values of a single column in Crystal Reports when using MSExcel as a data source.
Environment
Crystal Reports 2008
Reproducing the Issue
1. Create a MSExcel sheet with some string, number and alphanumeric values.
2. Import the MSExcel sheet into Crystal Reports Designer.
3. Run the Report.
Resolution
- Open MS Excel sheet.
- Insert a New column,
- Select the column > right click and choose Format Cells
- On the number tab choose Text
- Click OK
- Copy and paste special of values from the problematic column,
OR
Place a single apostrophe in front of the numbers.
Keywords
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Product
SAP Crystal Reports all versions
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