How To Fix RSWWW201 - The system was not able to convert workbook '&1 (&2)'

RSWWW201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSWWW - Messages for BW Web Reporting

• Message number: 201

• Message text: The system was not able to convert workbook '&1 (&2)'

What causes this issue?

The system was unable to convert the workbook '&V1& (&V2& )'. The
workbook is (among other places) in the role '&V3& (&V4&)'.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSWWW201 - The system was not able to convert workbook '&1 (&2)' ?

  The SAP error message RSWWW201 indicates that the system was unable to convert a workbook, which typically occurs when there are issues with the workbook's format or content. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when trying to export or display workbooks.
  Causes:
  
  Workbook Format Issues: The workbook may be in a format that is not supported or is corrupted.
  Missing Data: The workbook may reference data that is not available or has been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the workbook or its data.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the SAP system or the BI/BW environment.
  Version Compatibility: The workbook may have been created in a different version of SAP or Excel that is not compatible with the current system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Workbook Format: Ensure that the workbook is in a supported format (e.g.,