Uploading reports that use dynamic parameter values

Post Author: singhal
CA Forum: Deployment
Hi,
I am having difficulty using Crystal Reports Server XI to deploy reports that were made in Crystal Reports XI.
When I create a report that uses a dynamic parameter listing, I get the follow error when I try to install it onto the server:
Failed to read data from report file C:\WINDOWS\Temp\myreport.rpt. Reason: Failed to read parameter object
But if I were to use a static parameter listing, the server will load up the report just fine. Can you please tell me what I am doing wrong and I need to do to fix the problem. As many details as possible would be helpful.
Thanks,
Back

Post Author: TAZ
CA Forum: Deployment
Does the issue happen with the built in administrator account? I believe this is a permissions issue and the permissions need to be set in business views.
Regards,
Tim

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bweiner12345;2167651 Wrote:
> I'm not 100% sure the $P! (instead of just $P) is needed in that WHERE
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>
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>
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>
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>
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>
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