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2673992 - Live data / Advanced Reporting query exports blank file or file with strange characters - ""

Symptom

When exporting a Live Data / Advanced Reporting query either from the preview screen or through the report distributor, the following behavior can be observed:

  • Export in XLS/XLSX format:
    Empty file with no column headers.

  • Export in CSV format:
    Empty file when opened in a text editor like notepad++
    Special characters "" displayed in the first cell when opened in Microsoft Excel


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Environment

SuccessFactors Online Report Designer

Product

SAP SuccessFactors HCM Core all versions

Keywords

""

Special Characters CSV
Live Data Query export
Advanced Reporting Query export
REALMS Reporting Query export
Report Bundle
Report Distribution bundle
Headers missing , KBA , LOD-SF-ANA-RDT , Report Distributor (Advanced Reporting, ORD) , LOD-SF-ANA-ORD , Online Report Designer , Problem

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