Fix And Understand Why You Can’t Export QuickBooks to Excel

You may run into trouble while exporting QuickBooks to Excel. This primarily happens in two cases: first, when the QB crashes/freezes, and second, when the export to Excel option is grayed out during export. The reasons that might be responsible for this could be an outdated QB, restrictive Windows User Account Control settings, damaged MS Excel, and many more. Additionally, you will notice that you can’t export QuickBooks to Excel right after upgrading Microsoft Office. However, you may also encounter a compile error in hidden module QuickBooks while exporting to MS Excel.

Take a long walk through this blog that we have compiled after deeply researching the problem. Get insight into the post and implement each step carefully.

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Potential Reasons Why You Are Unable to Export QuickBooks to Excel

Let me walk you through the reasons why you are unable to export your QB to Excel. 

• It may happen due to damaged MS Excel.
• You can run into such issues if the file registry is not working properly.
• Either the QB application is not updated or is damaged.
• It can be if the application is corrupted.
• This may occur due to restrictive Windows User Account Control settings.
• If your system doesn’t meet the minimum requirements to run QBDT.

Practical Methods to Use If You Can’t Export QuickBooks to Excel

Consider the following solutions that have been proven effective to fix the issue that prevents you from exporting to Excel. See what you have been shared with:

Solution 1: Update the QB application

• Go to the Help menu.
• Choose Update QuickBooks Desktop.
• Tap on the Update Now option.
• Click on Get Update.
• Close QB and restart your computer.
• This will apply the updates to QB.

Read Also: How to Resolve QuickBooks Desktop Has Reached the Expiration Date Error?

Solution 2: Check QB system requirements

You may need certain specifications in your computer to run QB. In case your system doesn’t meet those requirements, you won’t be able to export anything from QB to Excel.

Solution 3: Repair Microsoft Office

• Head to the Windows Start icon.
• Right-click on it and choose Installed apps.
• Now, choose the Microsoft 365 or Office product that you want to repair. 
• Tap on the horizontal three dots(ellipses).
• Choose Modify.
• You may see the following option as you move ahead with the repair. Choose based on your Microsoft 365 or Office installation type. 
  • Click-to-run:
    • Go through the question saying, “How would you like to repair your Microsoft 365 and Office?” Choose Online Repair and then click Repair. You can also opt for Quick Repair, but remember, this will only detect and then replace corrupted files.
• MSI-based:
  • Move to the Change your installation window.
  • Tap on Repair.
  • Click Continue.
• Now, go through the guidelines displayed on the screen to complete the repair.

Closing Remarks

After reading the blog completely, you must have understood why you can’t export QuickBooks to Excel. To clarify these things, we have listed some reasons causing it, along with the solutions to resolve them. If you don’t want to fix it on your own and prefer to consult with an expert, dial +1.833.802.0002.

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