BookmarkSubscribeRSS Feed
🔒 This topic is solved and locked. Need further help from the community? Please sign in and ask a new question.
Travis
Calcite | Level 5

Hi All-

I'm trying to read an input file via the Import Wizard, but I am receiving the below error on Step 3 of 4, "Define Field Attributes":

error.JPG

The input file is a macro-enabled excel worksheet (.xlsm). I confirmed that the file is not open and not in use, and when I tried the import on another person's machine, I did not receive this error.

Does anyone know what the source of this error might be?

Thanks so much!

Travis

1 ACCEPTED SOLUTION

Accepted Solutions
sas4ml
Fluorite | Level 6

Hi, Not sure if your issue has been resolved. You may have compatibility issues meaning if SAS is 64 bit and the Office that you are running is 32 bit. I know in such a situation you normally receive "Class not registered" or Excel engine not found" messages.

Try checking the Excel version and if different from SAS version try Installing 64 bit Office 2010 to match your version of SAS .

Try the following links in the order given

http://www.office.com/office64setup

Or

The following links involve more steps using PC Server Files with Import Wizard

http://support.sas.com/kb/44197

Or

Iinstalling a SAS PC File server which provides a bridge between 32 bit Office and 64 bit SAS.

http://support.sas.com/kb/43802

View solution in original post

4 REPLIES 4
Aurimas
Calcite | Level 5

Hi, maybe you don't have permissions to reade/write this file. Try to change permissions.

sas4ml
Fluorite | Level 6

Hi, Not sure if your issue has been resolved. You may have compatibility issues meaning if SAS is 64 bit and the Office that you are running is 32 bit. I know in such a situation you normally receive "Class not registered" or Excel engine not found" messages.

Try checking the Excel version and if different from SAS version try Installing 64 bit Office 2010 to match your version of SAS .

Try the following links in the order given

http://www.office.com/office64setup

Or

The following links involve more steps using PC Server Files with Import Wizard

http://support.sas.com/kb/44197

Or

Iinstalling a SAS PC File server which provides a bridge between 32 bit Office and 64 bit SAS.

http://support.sas.com/kb/43802

Travis
Calcite | Level 5

Sas4ml,

Thanks so much for the info, the error was due to compatibility issues between Office and SAS.

I was able to use the bridge as a temporary solution, and am in the process of upgrading Office to match my version of SAS.

Many thanks for the help!

ajuhack
Fluorite | Level 6

Use this command for importing excel in SAS

libname test Pcfiles  Path="Physical location ";

It will resolve all problem and easily connect the excel file .

the easiest way .

sas-innovate-2024.png

Join us for SAS Innovate April 16-19 at the Aria in Las Vegas. Bring the team and save big with our group pricing for a limited time only.

Pre-conference courses and tutorials are filling up fast and are always a sellout. Register today to reserve your seat.

 

Register now!

SAS Enterprise Guide vs. SAS Studio

What’s the difference between SAS Enterprise Guide and SAS Studio? How are they similar? Just ask SAS’ Danny Modlin.

Find more tutorials on the SAS Users YouTube channel.

Click image to register for webinarClick image to register for webinar

Classroom Training Available!

Select SAS Training centers are offering in-person courses. View upcoming courses for:

View all other training opportunities.

Discussion stats
  • 4 replies
  • 1388 views
  • 1 like
  • 4 in conversation