How To Fix AB402 - Other errors when calling up Excel - Return code = &

AB402 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AB -

• Message number: 402

• Message text: Other errors when calling up Excel - Return code = &

What causes this issue?

There is an error in the program.

System Response

The function call was terminated.

How to fix this error?

Returncode,,Solution
03,,non-available DATA column was referenced
04,,number SEMA lines <> N_VRT_KEYS + N_ATT_COLS
05,,number VKEY lines <> N_VRT_KEYS
06,,see documentation for Excel Listviewer
07,,see documentation for Excel Listviewer
10,,DATEN_VON / DATEN_BIS too large / too small

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AB402 - Other errors when calling up Excel - Return code = & ?

  The SAP error message AB402, which indicates "Other errors when calling up Excel - Return code = &," typically occurs when there is an issue with the integration between SAP and Microsoft Excel. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, compatibility problems, or issues with the Excel application itself.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Excel Not Installed or Not Configured Properly: If Excel is not installed on the machine or is not configured correctly, SAP may not be able to call it.
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues between the version of SAP you are using and the version of Excel installed.
  Missing or Corrupted Excel Add-ins: If the necessary Excel add-ins for SAP are missing or corrupted, this can lead to errors.
  User Permissions: Insufficient permissions for the user to access Excel or the required files.
  Network Issues: If SAP is trying to access Excel over a network and there are connectivity issues,