1786981 - Error "A DDE error has occurred, and a description of the error cannot be displayed because it is too long. If the filename or path is long, try renaming the file and copying it to a different folder"

When viewing any report instance using any version of Microsoft Excel the below error is displayed:

Error: “A DDE error has occurred, and a description of the error cannot be displayed because it is too long. If the filename or path is long, try renaming the file and copying it to a different folder”

SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence platform 4.0 ; SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise XI 3.1

Excel, DDE , KBA , BI-BIP-ADM , BI Servers, security, Crystal Reports in Launchpad , Problem

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