How To Fix RSR_EXCEL_RUNTIME301 - Workbook format &1 is supported only from Office Excel 2007 version

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSR_EXCEL_RUNTIME - Messages of the Excel Runtime

• Message number: 301

• Message text: Workbook format &1 is supported only from Office Excel 2007 version

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSR_EXCEL_RUNTIME301 - Workbook format &1 is supported only from Office Excel 2007 version ?

  The SAP error message RSR_EXCEL_RUNTIME301 indicates that the workbook format you are trying to use is not supported by the version of Microsoft Excel you are currently using. Specifically, this error occurs when you attempt to open or export a workbook in a format that is only compatible with Excel 2007 or later, while using an earlier version of Excel.
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Excel Version: The workbook format (e.g., .xlsx) is designed for Excel 2007 or later, and you are using an older version of Excel (e.g., Excel 2003 or earlier).
  File Format: The file format you are trying to work with is not recognized by the version of Excel you are using.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Upgrade Excel: The most straightforward solution is to upgrade your version of Microsoft Excel to at least Excel 2007 or later. This will allow you to open and work with the newer workbook formats.
  
  
  Save in Compatible Format: If upgrading is not an option, you can try to save the workbook in a compatible format:
  
  Open the workbook in a version of Excel that supports the newer format (Excel 2007 or later).
  Save the workbook in an older format (e.g., .xls for Excel 97-2003).
  Then, try to open the saved workbook in your older version of Excel.
  
  
  
  Use SAP GUI: If you are using SAP GUI to export data to Excel, ensure that you are using the correct settings to export in a compatible format. You may need to adjust the export options to ensure compatibility with your version of Excel.
  
  
  Check SAP Notes: Sometimes, specific SAP Notes may provide additional guidance or patches related to this error. Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Excel File Formats: Understand the differences between Excel file formats:
  
  .xls: Excel 97-2003 Workbook
  .xlsx: Excel Workbook (Excel 2007 and later)
  
  
  
  SAP Export Options: Familiarize yourself with the export options available in SAP, as they may allow you to choose the format in which you want to export data.
  
  
  Compatibility Mode: If you have a newer version of Excel installed alongside an older version, ensure that you are not inadvertently opening files in compatibility mode, which may limit functionality.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSR_EXCEL_RUNTIME301 error and successfully work with your Excel files in SAP.