Hello User,
To resolve the issue of importing large data sets into Dynamics 365 Sales, specifically when encountering errors related to "Microsoft.ace.oledb.12.0 is not registered," here are some steps and alternative approaches to help you bypass this issue:
Step 1: Confirm that the ACE.OLEDB Provider is Installed Correctly
The error message suggests that the ACE OLEDB provider (used to read Excel/CSV files) is either missing or not registered correctly on your system. Installing the Microsoft Access Database Engine (which includes ACE.OLEDB) should solve this issue. However, since you've already installed the MS Access 2013 Runtime Engine, follow these steps:
1. Reinstall the ACE OLEDB Provider:
Download the latest version of the Microsoft Access Database Engine Redistributable from here.
Make sure to install the 64-bit version if your machine is 64-bit, and 32-bit otherwise.
2. Register ACE OLEDB Manually (Optional):
Open Command Prompt as Administrator and run:
regsvr32 "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\OFFICE14\ACEODBC.DLL"
Ensure the path corresponds to where the ACEODBC.DLL file is located on your machine.
Step 2: Troubleshooting Excel/CSV Imports
If you're still having issues with imports only loading partial data or the first 20 rows, consider the following:
1. Data Formatting:
Ensure your Excel/CSV files are clean and formatted properly. No merged cells or formulas that could cause data import issues.
Remove any unnecessary blank rows or columns.
2. Use CSV Instead of XLSX:
Sometimes, Excel formatting can cause issues during import. Try saving the file as CSV (Comma Delimited) and importing it into Dynamics.
3. Split Large Data Files:
Split your Excel file into smaller chunks (e.g., 10k rows per file) to reduce the risk of import errors.
Use Excel's "Save As" feature or an external tool to divide the data.
Step 3: Use Power Automate (Dataflows) for Large Imports
If direct import still fails, consider using Power Automate to streamline the data import process:
1. Dataflows:
Power Automate provides a feature called Dataflows that can help you load large datasets into Dataverse (Power Apps/Dynamics 365).
Create a dataflow, map your Excel columns to the table in Dataverse, and automate the import process.
2. Bulk Data Import via Azure Data Factory or SSIS:
If your data is very large, you can use Azure Data Factory or SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) to import data in bulk into Dataverse.
Step 4: Check Import Logs for Detailed Errors
In Dynamics 365, after an import attempt, you can check the Import Logs for detailed error messages and suggestions to fix the problem. This can help pinpoint whether the issue is with the data format or a system-level problem.
Final Tip: Use Third-Party Tools
If none of the above methods work, consider using third-party tools like KingswaySoft (SSIS) or Scribe to import large amounts of data into Dynamics 365 Sales. These tools provide more robust data transformation and loading capabilities.
By following these steps, you should be able to import your Excel data into Dynamics 365 Sales without the "Microsoft.ace.oledb.12.0" error and handle large datasets efficiently.
Thank you,
Amit Katariya
