How To Fix RSDD_XLS_MSG007 - Cells in the Excel table are protected from formatting

RSDD_XLS_MSG007 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDD_XLS_MSG - Excel Upload Messages

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Cells in the Excel table are protected from formatting

What causes this issue?

The cells in the Excel table are protected from formatting. The sheet
that you want to load from is protected, and the 'Cell Formatting'
option is selected.

System Response

The load process is terminated.

How to fix this error?

You can either deselect the 'Cell Formatting' option or remove the
protection from the sheet.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDD_XLS_MSG007 - Cells in the Excel table are protected from formatting ?

  The SAP error message RSDD_XLS_MSG007 indicates that the cells in the Excel table are protected from formatting. This typically occurs when you are trying to export data from SAP BW (Business Warehouse) to Excel, and the Excel sheet or specific cells are locked or protected, preventing any formatting changes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Protected Worksheet: The Excel worksheet may be protected, which restricts any modifications, including formatting changes.
  Cell Protection: Specific cells within the worksheet may be locked, preventing formatting or data entry.
  Excel Settings: Certain Excel settings or configurations may be preventing the modification of the cells.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can try the following steps:
  
  
  Unprotect the Worksheet:
  
  Open the Excel file.
  Go to the "Review" tab.
  Click on "Unprotect Sheet" (you may need a password if one was set).
  
  
  
  Check Cell Protection:
  
  Select the cells that are causing the issue.
  Right-click and choose "Format Cells."
  Go to the "Protection" tab and ensure that "Locked" is unchecked.
  If the sheet is protected, you will