How To Fix GR791 - MS Excel Link could not be installed (rc = &1, see long text)

GR791 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 791

• Message text: MS Excel Link could not be installed (rc = &1, see long text)

What causes this issue?

The desktop component "Report Writer: MS Excel Link" could not be
installed. The return code (rc) is &V1&.
Meaning of return codes:

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

rc = 1: The front end is not WIN32 system (Windows 95 or
Windows NT). The system type is &V2&.
rc = 2: The windows directory could not be found.
rc = 3: The system directory could not be found.

System Response

Installation is cancelled.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

As an alternative, install the component with SAP setup from the SAPgui
CD.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GR791 - MS Excel Link could not be installed (rc = &1, see long text) ?

  The SAP error message GR791, which states "MS Excel Link could not be installed (rc = &1, see long text)," 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, missing components, or permission problems.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Excel Add-in: The SAP GUI for Windows may not have the necessary Excel add-in installed.
  Incorrect Configuration: The settings for the SAP GUI or the Excel integration may not be configured correctly.
  Permission Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to install or access the Excel link.
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues between the versions of SAP GUI and Microsoft Excel.
  Corrupted Installation: The installation of either SAP GUI or Microsoft Excel may be corrupted.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Install/Repair SAP GUI:
  
  Ensure that the SAP GUI is properly installed. If necessary, repair the installation or reinstall it.
  Make sure that the Excel integration option is