Excel “External table is not in the expected format.”

Question

I\'m trying to read an Excel (xlsx) file using the code shown below. I get an \"External table is not in the expected format.\" error unless I have the file already open in

Answer 1

I had the same problem. which as resolved using these steps:

1.) Click File

2.) Select "save as"

3.) Click on drop down (Save as type)

4.) Select Excel 97-2003 Workbook

5.) Click on Save button