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1203143 - Error: "Failed to Export Report" when exporting to CSV from Crystal Reports XI Release 2

Symptom

In Crystal Reports XI Release 2, you create a new report containing grouping. You attempt to export the report to CSV format using Standard mode but the export fails and the following error message appears:
 
"Failed to Export Report". 

Cause

The data from the Group Footer is not exported to CSV.

Resolution

To work around this behavior, complete these steps:
  1. Export the Report to Excel - Data Only format.
  2. Now save this exported Excel file as a CSV (MS-DOS) file type. You need to have Microsoft Office installed on your computer.
  3. Click Legacy Mode for CSV and then select the Isolate Group Sections checkbox.

Keywords

Failed to Export Report,Export to CSV data-only , 6564874 , KBA , BI-RA-CR , Crystal Reports designer or Business View Manager , Problem

Product

SAP Crystal Reports XI ; SAP Crystal Reports XI R2