Excel output using XML Publisher 5.5

Question

Hi,
We are trying to obtain output of a simple customer summary report in 'EXCEL" format. For this purpose we have registered a 'RTF' template using which we get output in PDF/RTF formats. We are trying the 'EXCEL' format for the first time. Each time we run the concurrent request for XMLP, and then click 'View Output' we get a pop saying the following message
"ORA-1403: no data found". The same report works perfectly fine when i run it using the template builder/viewer tool i have on my desktop. Can some throw light on this issue that we are facing.
Please note that this is extremely important for us, as we plan to design a 'Gross Margin' report using XMLP in 'EXCEL' format and for this, this needs to work. Any inputs will be helpful.
It would be great if someone in thr group can share a sample RTF template that generates output in 'Excel ' format.
Tx,
Nitin Jain

Answer 1

Hi Prakash,
Thanks for the reply. We did apply the one-off patch and got rid of the problem of not viewing 'Excel' output using XMLP.
Now we are looking at a different perspective:
Basically our client is looking for the following:
1. Mathematical functions in the resulting XLS (like SUM, AVG etc..) ouput
2. Use of macros if possible.
And to do this i am looking out for a sample template that gives me output in excel format I have a TAR with Oracle for this purpose, but the TAR has so far been unsuccessful in providing us with any material in the direction.
Our client remembers seeing this as a demo at the Oracle Conference this yr at San Fransisco, but does not have a sample to provide us. We are looking for such a sample.
Thx,
Nitin