Excel uploading does not open excel file

Question

Hi!
On customer site users try to upload tables of docs and reports via standart MS Excel upload functionality, B1 saves data in txt file but does not open MS Excel with auto_open macro - what could be the reason?

Answer 1

Dear ,
For your issue, kindly check Note-542663 below:
Symptom
When exporting a file to Excel the program opens, but the exported file
itself doesn't open automatically although an "AutoOpen" file exists.
Other terms
export, Excel, tools, options, auto open, file, document, office, macro,
ignore, application, Office97, Office2000
Reason and Prerequisites
In Excel the options "Ignore Other Applications" and "Protection from
Macro Viruses" are set.
Solution
To remedy this problem you should deselect the following :
"Ignore Other Applications" and "Protection from Macro Viruses" options
in the Excel program.
For Microsoft Office 2000
in order to de-select the tick-box "Ignore Other Application" :
1.  On your desktop go To: "Start -> Programs -> Microsoft Office ->
     Microsof Excel
2.  In Excel go to:"Tools->Options-> General" Tab.
3.  De-select the tick-box "Ignore Other Applications"
In order to de-select the "Portection from Macro Viruses"
1.  In Excel go to:"Tools-> Macro->Security"
2.  Set the security level to "Medium".
For Microsoft Office97:
1.  In Excel go to:"Tools->Options->General" tab.
2.  De-select the tick-box "Protection from Macro Viruses".
You could also refer to note  941266 &  540054 for reference.
Wish the information above is helpful for you.
Regard
Apple