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Use sql wizard to import excel table - sql server express 2016 to Excel 2015 (e3)
Posted on 2016-09-23
I am trying to use the sql management studio import wizard to import some tables from excel.
I have SQL server express 2016 installed and Excel 2016 (e3) (see image of version below).
Everytime I try to import from excel I get the following error msg (see image below).
So far I have tried installing Microsoft Access Database Engine 2010 Redistributable after reading suggestions in blogs etc. (link to download below). However I am still getting the same error msg.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/download/details.aspx?id=13255
Note: I am on a 64 bit system and I am using 64 bit verions of excel and sql.
I have SQL server express 2016 installed and Excel 2016 (e3) (see image of version below).
Everytime I try to import from excel I get the following error msg (see image below).
So far I have tried installing Microsoft Access Database Engine 2010 Redistributable after reading suggestions in blogs etc. (link to download below). However I am still getting the same error msg.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/download/details.aspx?id=13255
Note: I am on a 64 bit system and I am using 64 bit verions of excel and sql.
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The DTExecUI is a 32-bit only utility. So, it will look for the 32-bit version of the driver, not 64-bit. Can you install the 32-bit version of the driver and try running your SSIS package again?
As an alternate, you can try running the DTExec (command-line) utility.
As an alternate, you can try running the DTExec (command-line) utility.
Sorry I'm not sure what you mean my the DTexecUi? Also what is the driver bit you want me to install.
Sorry for being an idiot - this is my first day using SQL
Thanks
Mike
Sorry for being an idiot - this is my first day using SQL
Thanks
Mike
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That's quite okay. No apologies necessary. The DTExecUI is the GUI-based
utility that you are using to execute your SSIS package to import Excel
data to SQL Server.
This utility is a 32-bit only utility. Hence, all components that it
uses have to be 32-bit. In your case, since your Office is 64-bit, it
does not have the necessary 32-bit components to read from your Excel file.
One sure shot way is to use a 32-bit version of Office. But since you
already have the 64-bit version of Office, your step to install
"Microsoft Access Database Engine 2010 Redistributable" was correct.
However, you need to use the 32-bit redistributable.
On the download page, you must have seen 2 executables:
1. AccessDatabaseEngine.exe
2. AccessDatabaseEngine_X64.e
The "AccessDatabaseEngine.exe"
the 32-bit version - which is what you need to download and install.
Once installed, try to import the data once again - hopefully, you
should be all set.
utility that you are using to execute your SSIS package to import Excel
data to SQL Server.
This utility is a 32-bit only utility. Hence, all components that it
uses have to be 32-bit. In your case, since your Office is 64-bit, it
does not have the necessary 32-bit components to read from your Excel file.
One sure shot way is to use a 32-bit version of Office. But since you
already have the 64-bit version of Office, your step to install
"Microsoft Access Database Engine 2010 Redistributable" was correct.
However, you need to use the 32-bit redistributable.
On the download page, you must have seen 2 executables:
1. AccessDatabaseEngine.exe
2. AccessDatabaseEngine_X64.e
The "AccessDatabaseEngine.exe"
the 32-bit version - which is what you need to download and install.
Once installed, try to import the data once again - hopefully, you
should be all set.
Hi
Thank-you for elaborating but unfortunately this has not worked. I am getting the following error message when attempting to download the 32 bit option.
Could it have anything to do with the fact that the Microsoft Access Database Engine is a 2010 version and not 2016?
On the download page their are a set of instructions which specifically mentions earlier versions of excel but not 2016. See below.
Thank-you for elaborating but unfortunately this has not worked. I am getting the following error message when attempting to download the 32 bit option.
Could it have anything to do with the fact that the Microsoft Access Database Engine is a 2010 version and not 2016?
On the download page their are a set of instructions which specifically mentions earlier versions of excel but not 2016. See below.
Just so you are aware I cannot reinstall a 32 bit version of office as it does not perform as well as the 64
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Hmmm...okay. You must have two versions of "Import and Export Data" wizard on your machine. One of them must have the text "(64-bit)". Can you try to use that version of the Import and Export Data wizard?
You are right, there does appear to be a 32 and 64 bit "import export data" wizard. However I have done what you suggested and I am getting the same error msg as before (see below).
Mike
Mike
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Thank-you for your patience. Office documents follow a common standard across various versions. Can you try using the 2007 Office System Driver? You can get it from here: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/confirmation.aspx?id=23734
Our systems use 32-bit Office on 64-bit versions, so I am unable to test your scenario, however from the community it does look like the 64-bit Office drivers do not help in a lot of cases. The 2007 Office drivers have helped a lot of people.
Our systems use 32-bit Office on 64-bit versions, so I am unable to test your scenario, however from the community it does look like the 64-bit Office drivers do not help in a lot of cases. The 2007 Office drivers have helped a lot of people.
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Oh, and when you select your source, do try to see if selecting an older Office version helps (e.g. Excel 2007 or 2013).
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