How To Fix RSR_EXCEL_RUNTIME302 - Workbook with format &1 cannot be saved with current Excel version

RSR_EXCEL_RUNTIME302 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSR_EXCEL_RUNTIME - Messages of the Excel Runtime

• Message number: 302

• Message text: Workbook with format &1 cannot be saved with current Excel version

What causes this issue?

The workbook could not be saved because Office Excel 2007 and later
versions do not support saving workbooks with format &v1&.

System Response

Saving workbook failed.

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

How to fix this error?

First, save the workbook locally using one of the formats offered by
your Excel version and then save the workbook to the server.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSR_EXCEL_RUNTIME302 - Workbook with format &1 cannot be saved with current Excel version ?

  The SAP error message RSR_EXCEL_RUNTIME302 indicates that there is an issue with saving a workbook in a specific format due to compatibility problems with the current version of Microsoft Excel being used. This error typically arises when trying to save an Excel workbook that was generated or modified in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) in a format that is not supported by the version of Excel you are using.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Excel Format: The workbook format being used (e.g., .xls, .xlsx) may not be compatible with the version of Excel installed on your system.
  Excel Version Limitations: Some features or formats used in the workbook may not be supported by older versions of Excel.
  File Size or Complexity: The workbook may be too large or complex for the current Excel version to handle.
  SAP Configuration: There may be settings in SAP that dictate how workbooks are generated or saved, which could