2211687 - "Replace System" button is greyed out / disabled

It is required to replace the system in an existing workbook of Analysis for Office.

On File > Analysis > Settings >  Platform Settings, the button "Replace System" is greyed out (i.e. disabled).

SAP Analysis for Microsoft Office

The "Replace System..." button to open the dialog is enabled only if a workbook with a data source is opened but not yet connected to any of the systems.

Make sure that the workbook is not connected to any system before trying to replace the systems.

• Do not refresh the data sources;
• Go to Design Panel > Display > Components tab > Make sure the option "Refresh Workbook on Opening" is unchecked:

However, if you are already connected, you can also try this:

• Right click in the [WorkbookName] > Log Off option (1) > Right click in the [WorkbookName] again > Replace System (2):

• SAP Help - Platform Options - Replace System
• SAP KBA - 2448743 - How to replace the system of an existing Analysis Office workbook

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