Error message when you try to exit Excel 2003: "Microsoft Office Excel cannot access the file" (913770)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Office Excel 2003

SYMPTOMS

When you try to exit Microsoft Office Excel 2003, you may receive the following error message:
Microsoft Office Excel cannot access the file 'path'. There are several possible reasons:
  • The file name or path does not exist.
  • The file is being used by another program.
  • The workbook you are trying to save has the same name as a currently open workbook.

CAUSE

This problem may occur if the following conditions are true:
  • You helped protect the Excel workbook by using Information Rights Management (IRM).
  • You do not save or close the workbook.
  • You click Exit on the File menu.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, save IRM-protected Excel workbooks before you try to exit Excel. To save a workbook, click Save on the File menu.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:2/27/2006
Keywords:kberrmsg kbBug kbExpertiseBeginner kbsavefile kbtshoot kbprb KB913770 kbAudEndUser
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