Change report database

I guys:
i have a problem when I am trying to change the report database.
the report is currently using a oracle sql to fetch data into the report. when i try to move it to another database (test envirment) tables' schema name is changed so i basicly want to use another query on the new DB, i use the "database|set datasource location" window put new query in.
but CR dont let me to. it shows error: "failed to retrive data from database. "
anyone can help me?
thanks
Howard

You can't if the database tables/fields are not exactly the same as the original report.
Create a new report and if you want the same feature/functions as the original report then copy paste to the new report.
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