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Bug

In ArcGIS Pro, the error, "Underlying DBMS error" is returned while trying to open a Microsoft Excel file.

Last Published: May 10, 2019 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number BUG-000120151
SubmittedFebruary 19, 2019
Last ModifiedJuly 30, 2025
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found10.6.1
Version Fixed2.4
StatusFixed

Workaround

Convert the file to .csv format.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000120151

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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