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May 8th, 2007, 08:06 PM
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Cannot mail merge with excel data source
I am trying to mail merge an Excel database (xls entension) into a Publisher
2003 document. I use the wizard and when it comes to choosing the data source, I select "Use an existing list" and then I drill down to the Excel file. But when I try to open it I get a screen asking for "Data Link Properties". I don't have the option of chossing an xls format so when I click on OK or Cancel I get "This operation cannot be completed because of dialog or database engine failures" I have run the MDAC system checker and I am running version 2.8 sp1. I also did a repair reinstall of the entire Office Suite. Can anyone help me with a suggestion as to what to do next. Thanking you in advance. None of these things work. I have pics of the error messages, if required 
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May 8th, 2007, 09:49 PM
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Cannot mail merge with excel data source
I know yours is an Excel problem, but this article might help anyway.
You receive a "The operation cannot be completed because of dialog or data base engine failures" error message when you try to perform a mail merge by using an Outlook 2003 contact folder in Publisher 2003 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/908474/en-us -- Mary Sauer MSFT MVP http://office.microsoft.com/ http://msauer.mvps.org/ news://msnews.microsoft.com "DaveR" wrote in message ... I am trying to mail merge an Excel database (xls entension) into a Publisher 2003 document. I use the wizard and when it comes to choosing the data source, I select "Use an existing list" and then I drill down to the Excel file. But when I try to open it I get a screen asking for "Data Link Properties". I don't have the option of chossing an xls format so when I click on OK or Cancel I get "This operation cannot be completed because of dialog or database engine failures" I have run the MDAC system checker and I am running version 2.8 sp1. I also did a repair reinstall of the entire Office Suite. Can anyone help me with a suggestion as to what to do next. Thanking you in advance. None of these things work. I have pics of the error messages, if required
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May 9th, 2007, 12:40 AM
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Cannot mail merge with excel data source
Thanks Mary but unfortunately I have already tried those things. The OS is XP
Pro with SP2 installed, as well as the 75 or so new updates beyond SP2. I also ran the MDAC component checker and there is MDAC 2.8 SP1 installed. I also tried an sfc /scannow, to see if any system files were corrupted. I read your posts to others regarding their similar problems and tried all of that before posting. Have you any other suggestions? It is really baffling why it will not work. What about this box "Data Link Properties". Have you seen this before and what do you think would be the proper configuration to apply to that? Dave -- Dave MCP - XP + Server 2003 Small Business Specialist "Mary Sauer" wrote: I know yours is an Excel problem, but this article might help anyway. You receive a "The operation cannot be completed because of dialog or data base engine failures" error message when you try to perform a mail merge by using an Outlook 2003 contact folder in Publisher 2003 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/908474/en-us -- Mary Sauer MSFT MVP http://office.microsoft.com/ http://msauer.mvps.org/ news://msnews.microsoft.com "DaveR" wrote in message ... I am trying to mail merge an Excel database (xls entension) into a Publisher 2003 document. I use the wizard and when it comes to choosing the data source, I select "Use an existing list" and then I drill down to the Excel file. But when I try to open it I get a screen asking for "Data Link Properties". I don't have the option of chossing an xls format so when I click on OK or Cancel I get "This operation cannot be completed because of dialog or database engine failures" I have run the MDAC system checker and I am running version 2.8 sp1. I also did a repair reinstall of the entire Office Suite. Can anyone help me with a suggestion as to what to do next. Thanking you in advance. None of these things work. I have pics of the error messages, if required
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May 9th, 2007, 10:15 AM
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Cannot mail merge with excel data source
I simply don't know how to help. You might want to ask in an Excel newsgroup.
This article addresses Publisher 2002 and "read only" files. You receive a "Microsoft Data Link Error" error message when you try to perform mail merge from read-only data source in Publisher 2002 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/279364/en-us Is your Jet components up to date or corrupt? http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/r...DisplayLang=en -- Mary Sauer MSFT MVP http://office.microsoft.com/ http://msauer.mvps.org/ news://msnews.microsoft.com "DaveR" wrote in message news  Thanks Mary but unfortunately I have already tried those things. The OS is XP Pro with SP2 installed, as well as the 75 or so new updates beyond SP2. I also ran the MDAC component checker and there is MDAC 2.8 SP1 installed. I also tried an sfc /scannow, to see if any system files were corrupted. I read your posts to others regarding their similar problems and tried all of that before posting. Have you any other suggestions? It is really baffling why it will not work. What about this box "Data Link Properties". Have you seen this before and what do you think would be the proper configuration to apply to that? Dave -- Dave MCP - XP + Server 2003 Small Business Specialist "Mary Sauer" wrote: I know yours is an Excel problem, but this article might help anyway. You receive a "The operation cannot be completed because of dialog or data base engine failures" error message when you try to perform a mail merge by using an Outlook 2003 contact folder in Publisher 2003 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/908474/en-us -- Mary Sauer MSFT MVP http://office.microsoft.com/ http://msauer.mvps.org/ news://msnews.microsoft.com "DaveR" wrote in message ... I am trying to mail merge an Excel database (xls entension) into a Publisher 2003 document. I use the wizard and when it comes to choosing the data source, I select "Use an existing list" and then I drill down to the Excel file. But when I try to open it I get a screen asking for "Data Link Properties". I don't have the option of chossing an xls format so when I click on OK or Cancel I get "This operation cannot be completed because of dialog or database engine failures" I have run the MDAC system checker and I am running version 2.8 sp1. I also did a repair reinstall of the entire Office Suite. Can anyone help me with a suggestion as to what to do next. Thanking you in advance. None of these things work. I have pics of the error messages, if required
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