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how to successfully run when input is being used by another user

markdagooc
5 - Atom

i'm trying to run the alteryx to get the output but getting an error that the input is being used by another user

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sparksun
11 - Bolide

Close the file before you input it in Alteryx.

markdagooc
5 - Atom

what if the user of the input is in other state and we need to run the alteryx everyday without them closing it

Deano478
12 - Quasar

@markdagooc if it is just a static excel file then regardless of the user state that error will occur as long as the file is open

markdagooc
5 - Atom

is there a workaround for this case or the only way is to close the file

sparksun
11 - Bolide

It's all about how your team set up the rule for file editing and sharing.

Your team have to keep at least two file copies, one copy is for multi-user editing, the other is the file copy saved as Read Only for sharing after each editing. So each user can use Alteryx to input the read-only file copy without any error message.

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