How To Fix RSR_LAUNCH_EXCEL014 - Read RSADMIN: REUSE_XL_INSTANCE = '&1'

RSR_LAUNCH_EXCEL014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSR_LAUNCH_EXCEL - Messages for Excel Launch

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Read RSADMIN: REUSE_XL_INSTANCE = '&1'

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RSR_LAUNCH_EXCEL014 - Details

• The SAP error message RSR_LAUNCH_EXCEL014 typically occurs when there is an issue with launching an Excel report from SAP BW (Business Warehouse). The message indicates that there is a problem related to the parameter REUSE_XL_INSTANCE in the RSADMIN table, which controls how Excel instances are managed when exporting data.
  
  Cause:
  The error message suggests that the system is trying to read the REUSE_XL_INSTANCE parameter from the RSADMIN table, and it is either not set correctly or is causing a conflict. This parameter determines whether a new Excel instance should be created for each report or if an existing instance should be reused. If the parameter is set incorrectly or if there are issues with the Excel integration, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the RSADMIN Table:
  
  Go to transaction code RSADMIN in SAP.
  Look for the parameter REUSE_XL_INSTANCE.
  Ensure that it is set to a valid value. Common values are:
  X: Reuse existing Excel instance.
  ` ` (blank): Create