SQL Expression - RDO Connection

I have a SQL Expression in my report (CR XI) connecting to SQL Server via RDO. When I go to save the expression, it takes 10 minutes to resolve the expression. But when I connect via ADO, the expression is accepted in no time. Are there compatibility issues between RDO and SQL Expressions?
Thanks

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>
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