How To Fix KK398 - The link to Microsoft Excel was unsuccessful

KK398 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KK -

• Message number: 398

• Message text: The link to Microsoft Excel was unsuccessful

What causes this issue?

The system cannot find file WDUC.XLA in directory WDUC.

System Response

The system cannot carry out the cost estimate.

How to fix this error?

If you need the unit cost estimate under Microsoft Excel, contact your
system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KK398 - Details

• The SAP error message KK398, which states "The link to Microsoft Excel was unsuccessful," typically occurs when there is an issue with the integration between SAP and Microsoft Excel. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to export data from SAP to Excel or when using Excel-based reporting tools that connect to SAP.
  Causes:
  
  Excel Not Installed or Not Configured Properly: If Microsoft Excel is not installed on the machine or is not configured correctly, SAP will not be able to establish a link.
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues between the version of SAP you are using and the version of Excel installed.
  SAP GUI Settings: Incorrect settings in the SAP GUI can prevent the connection to Excel.
  Security Settings: Security settings in either SAP or Excel may block the connection.
  Network Issues: If SAP is running on a server and you are trying to connect from a client machine, network