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Save excel file action

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Posted on by DN1 90
Hi all, I am using the 'Close Excel File' action and trying to use the 'Save Document As' option in an Excel file. However, if I provide a variable name in the document path, it always throws an error saying 'Failed to save Excel document.' If I don't use a variable name, the file saves correctly. Please guide me on how to resolve this issue.
 
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    Riyaz_riz11 4,150 Super User 2026 Season 1 on at
    Hi,
     
    I hope you are launching the excel doing some massaging and saving into different location, so here no need again extension.xlsx. Automatically it will take default extension.
     
     
    If I have answered your question, please mark it as the preferred solution. If you like my response, please give it a Thumbs Up.
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    VishnuReddy1997 Profile Picture
    VishnuReddy1997 2,656 Super User 2026 Season 1 on at
    Hey Hi,
     
    There may be some special characters in your PlateID Variable. The file naming doesnot accept few special characters as shown in below image.
     
     
     
    If still didnt solve your issue ,Can you share the what does the PlateID Variable contains as shown in below image.
     
     
     
    (Note:- if you got your solution you can mark as solution and gives kudos)

    Thanks & Regards
    Vishnu Reddy

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