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'File In Use' Message When Running Script with Data File On OneDrive

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Description

Message appears on running scripts in Transaction 10.X with data file held on OneDrive and the user is not able to proceed. Not all OneDrive users get the same message when running scripts.

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On hitting 'Cancel' following error message appears:

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Cause

This error is not directly related to Winshuttle. Most likely it is caused by internal IT or OneDrive settings.

Applies to

OneDrive
Excel 2016
Transaction 10.X

Immediate Workaround

  1. Close Excel before running script.
  2. If you need to keep Excel open, move the script and data file to your local drive.
  3. Contact your local IT team for assistance.

Additional Information

See articles on Microsoft Support such as the following:
Excel file is locked out for editing to another user

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