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** Troubleshooting ** "Microsoft Excel is waiting for another application to complete the OLE action" when running large Excel link report

Troubleshooting


Problem

User opens large Excel spreadsheet. User presses F9 (to run the report). An error appears.

Symptom

Microsoft Excel is waiting for another application to complete the OLE action

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Document Information

More support for:
IBM Cognos Controller

Software version:
All Versions

Operating system(s):
Windows

Document number:
158491

Modified date:
08 May 2025

UID

swg21498288

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