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3362568 - Crystal Reports: “The database you are trying to open requires a newer version of Microsoft Access “

Symptom

“The database you are trying to open requires a newer version of Microsoft Access “

error, while connecting Crystal Reports 2016 to the .accdb file using OLE DB connection.

Environment

  • SAP Crystal Reports 2016
  • MS Access 2016

Reproducing the Issue

Try to connect Crystal Reports 2016 to  .accdb file with Large Number field

Cause

"Large Number" (BigInt) format used in the database

Resolution

Upgrade to Crystal Reports 2020 or change the column type from "Large Number" to "Number"

See Also

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/office/troubleshoot/access/database-requires-newer-access

Keywords

KBA , BI-RA-CR , Crystal Reports designer or Business View Manager , Problem

Product

SAP Crystal Reports all versions