Error using Excel as a DataSource for Report Builder 3.0 - ODBC connection

Hi,
I'm getting this error message below while trying to use excel as a datasource within Report Builder 3.0. I can see the columns and rows but unable to display/run the report. Using Excel 32 bit and have the driver and user dsn created under c:/windows/syswow64/odbcad32.
ERROR [IM002] [Microsoft][ODBC Driver Manager] Data source name not found and no default driver specified

Hi Cherise,
Vishal's link looks good.
I have commercial experience in migrating Crystal Reports to SSRS. When performing any type of migration it is always wise for the business requirements to be revisited. It is likely that the business requirements may have changed since the Crystal reports
were initially developed, etc.
I've done some research for you and the following link looks quiet impressive and offers a cheap trial, in terms of a direct migration. Please tell me how you get on; -
http://www.sqlcircuit.com/2013/08/ssrs-how-to-create-report-using-excel.html
I emphasis again I have commercial experience of lots of migration projects and it would be very unwise to not revisit the business requirements as part of the migration process.
Kind Regards,
Kieran.
Kieran Patrick Wood http://www.innovativebusinessintelligence.com http://uk.linkedin.com/in/kieranpatrickwood http://kieranwood.wordpress.com/

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