How To Fix RSR_EXCEL_RUNTIME127 - Worksheet &1 is protected without supplying password

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSR_EXCEL_RUNTIME - Messages of the Excel Runtime

• Message number: 127

• Message text: Worksheet &1 is protected without supplying password

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSR_EXCEL_RUNTIME127 - Worksheet &1 is protected without supplying password ?

  The SAP error message RSR_EXCEL_RUNTIME127 indicates that there is an issue with an Excel worksheet that is being accessed or modified by SAP. Specifically, the error states that the worksheet is protected and requires a password to make changes. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Protected Worksheet: The Excel worksheet you are trying to access is protected, meaning that certain actions (like writing data) cannot be performed without the appropriate password.
  Exporting Data: This error often occurs when exporting data from SAP to Excel, and the target worksheet is protected.
  File Permissions: The file may have been set to read-only or protected by the user who created it.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Unprotect the Worksheet:
  
  Open the Excel file manually.
  Go to the "Review" tab.
  Click on "Unprotect Sheet" and enter the password if prompted.
  Save the file and try the operation again in SAP.
  
  
  
  Create a New Worksheet:
  
  If you do not have the password, consider creating a new Excel worksheet that is not protected.
  Export the data from SAP to this new worksheet.
  
  
  
  Check File Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the file is not set to read-only.
  Right-click on the file, select "Properties," and check the attributes.
  
  
  
  Contact the Creator:
  
  If the worksheet is part of a shared process, contact the person who created the worksheet to obtain the password or to request an unprotected version.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Export Method:
  
  If the issue persists, consider using a different method to export data from SAP, such as exporting to CSV or another format that does not involve Excel.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to this error. Sometimes, specific versions of SAP may have known issues that are documented.
  Excel Version: Ensure that you are using a compatible version of Excel with your SAP system.
  SAP GUI Settings: Review your SAP GUI settings to ensure that they are configured correctly for exporting data to Excel.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully work with your Excel worksheets in conjunction with SAP.