topic Re: Input Data Tool Warning "This Action will remove your current tool configuration& in Alteryx Designer Desktop Discussions

Input Data Tool Warning "This Action will remove your current tool configuration"

hope_larosa16 — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:08:04 GMT

I keep getting the following error when I try and change the connection in my input data tool to a new excel file: "This action will remove your current tool configuration. Do you want to proceed?". I used to be able to maintain my connection settings, but ever since the new update, I keep getting this warning. Is there a way to maintain my input data tool settings (ie. start data import on line) when I change the excel file? TIA!

Re: Input Data Tool Warning "This Action will remove your current tool configuration&

jrlindem — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:31:32 GMT

Can you describe more about the previous and new excel file that you are using in the input tool? Are they both .xlsx, did they switch or change schemas, or did the sheet change?

Also, since the last time you did this, did your Alteryx version change? Hoping you can provide more context so a solution can be zeroed in on. Cheers, -Jay

Re: Input Data Tool Warning "This Action will remove your current tool configuration&

hope_larosa16 — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:51:16 GMT

The files are formatted the same way and have the same schema only change is one file has October data and one has November data.

Yes, I noticed the change when I updated to the newest Alteryx version. I did not have this issue with the prior version. TY!

Re: Input Data Tool Warning "This Action will remove your current tool configuration&

jrlindem — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:08:31 GMT

I'm not 100% sure of this, but I recall reading something like what you're describing having to do with Alteryx Version changes. I'm not sure why or why this makes sense, but it could be related. Are you able to go back in version and see if it still gives you this error to isolate the issue?

If it's related to your version, you might want to open up a ticket to Alteryx. -Jay

Re: Input Data Tool Warning "This Action will remove your current tool configuration&

MilaVertrt — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:19:54 GMT

It seems like the new update made some changes that are messing with your usual workflow. When you switch to a new Excel file, the tool treats it like a completely new source and resets things like the starting row, which is why you're seeing that warning. To fix it, you could try checking the data settings and manually reapplying your configurations after changing the file—like making sure it starts from the right row.

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