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Error opening connect string: Can't create Data Source Object

robertbrussell1
6 - Meteoroid

Hello AltCommunity,

 

I have a system generated Excel file (.xlsx) that i'm having trouble connecting an Input Tool to.  Alteryx is not recognizing the Sheet Name.  I've found that if I configure the File Format to Microsoft Excel Legacy, it works!  However, when attempting to run on Alteryx Server I receive this error message: Error opening connect string: Can't create Data Source Object.

 

Has anyone run into this issue?  If so, how did you resolve it?

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TrevorS
Alteryx Alumni (Retired)

Hello @robertbrussell1 

Could you please include your workflow and a screenshot of the error message?

This will help the community to troubleshoot the issue you may be encountering better.


Thanks!

Trevor

Community Moderator
robertbrussell1
6 - Meteoroid

My solution was to generate and use a .csv instead of the legacy excel file.

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