“Microsoft Access database Engine” Hresult: 0X80004005 Description: “External Table is not in expected Format.”

Question

I am having an issue while i am trying to load data into table from an .xlsx file using SSIS 2014, previously i was able to load the data as i received the file in .xls version, but now recently i am receiving the file in .xlsx file (i somehow came to know that they are generating file of OFFICE 16). what all scenarios i have tested :

1.Opening the file manually and Save/Save As it and load the table - it is working but, not recommended on daily basis as i need that to be automated.

2.In DFT i am using this connection string is Provider=Microsoft.ACE.OLEDB.12.0;Data Source=C:\\Users\\a.xlsx;Extended Properties=Excel 12.0;HDR=Yes;IMEX=1; -- it is not working still

3.Tried opening the Excel file using a C# code (Script Task), i have tried the above connection and also some other version like changing extended version in the connection string which i mentioned above:

• Extended Properties=Excel 12.0;
• Extended Properties=Excel 12.0 xml;

• Extended Properties=HTML import;

  then i got an error saying

could not find installable ISAM.

did not understand what error is this !!

4.I opened the .xlsx file in notepad, i noticed that "xl/workbook.xml" has changed to "[Content_Types].xml" when i just open the file and press save button. then the file is able to access. - did not get any clarity on this scenario.

PS: I am using SQL Server 2014 and SSIS 2014 in Windows Server 2012.

Answer 1

Assuming you have done all the preparations including installing Microsoft Access 2010 Runtime

Try using the following connection string from DFT ( added double quotes as Xml keyword ):

Provider=Microsoft.ACE.OLEDB.12.0;Data Source="C:\Users\a.xlsx";Extended Properties="Excel 12.0 Xml;HDR=Yes;IMEX=1";