How To Fix PE559 - Printing cancelled because Microsoft Excel not (or incorrectly) installed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PE - Shift Planning: Messages

• Message number: 559

• Message text: Printing cancelled because Microsoft Excel not (or incorrectly) installed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PE559 - Printing cancelled because Microsoft Excel not (or incorrectly) installed ?

  The SAP error message PE559, which states "Printing cancelled because Microsoft Excel not (or incorrectly) installed," typically occurs when SAP attempts to generate a report or output that requires Microsoft Excel, but it cannot find a valid installation of Excel on the system. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Microsoft Excel Not Installed: Excel is not installed on the machine where SAP is running.
  Incorrect Installation: Excel is installed, but there may be issues with the installation, such as missing components or corruption.
  Version Compatibility: The version of Excel installed may not be compatible with the version of SAP you are using.
  Registry Issues: The Windows registry may not have the correct entries for Excel, causing SAP to fail to recognize it.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access Excel or its components.
  SAP Configuration: The SAP system may not be configured correctly to interface with Excel.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Install or Repair Microsoft Excel:
  
  Ensure that Microsoft Excel is installed on the machine. If it is not installed, download and install it from the official Microsoft website.
  If Excel is already installed, consider repairing the installation through the Control Panel:
  
  Go to Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features.
  Find Microsoft Office in the list, select it, and choose the "Change" option. Then select "Repair."
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Version Compatibility:
  
  Verify that the version of Excel is compatible with your version of SAP. Consult SAP documentation for compatibility requirements.
  
  
  
  Check User Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to run Excel. This may involve checking group policies or user account settings.
  
  
  
  Registry Fixes:
  
  If you are comfortable with editing the Windows registry, you can check for the correct registry entries for Excel. However, be cautious, as incorrect changes to the registry can cause system issues.
  
  
  
  SAP Configuration:
  
  Check the SAP configuration settings to ensure that it is set up to use Excel for output. This may involve checking the output device settings in SAP.
  
  
  
  Reinstall Microsoft Office:
  
  If the above steps do not resolve the issue, consider uninstalling and then reinstalling Microsoft Office to ensure a clean installation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message. SAP frequently releases updates that may address compatibility issues.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for any specific requirements or configurations needed for integrating with Microsoft Excel.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PE559 error and successfully print or export reports from SAP to Microsoft Excel.