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2063852 - Error when creating Crystal Report :" [Microsoft][ODBC Excel Driver] The Microsoft Access database engine cannot open or write to the file '(unknown)'. It is already opened exclusively by another user, or you need permission to view and write its data"

Symptom

  • [Microsoft][ODBC Excel Driver] The Microsoft Access database engine cannot open or write to the file '(unknown)'. It is already opened exclusively by another user, or you need permission to view and write its data
  • Error occurs when trying to connect to Enterprise in Crystal Report
  • Error is specific when the Universe is based on Microsoft Excel
  • Specific to clustered Environment


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Environment

  • SAP BusinessObjects BI Platform 4.x
  • Crystal Report Designer
  • Cluster Environment
  • Microsoft Excel document

Product

SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence platform all versions

Keywords

HY000 Designer Connectivity issue , KBA , BI-BIP-ADM , BI Servers, security, Crystal Reports in Launchpad , Problem

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