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As ReportBuilder is opened for custom report, error pops "Data at root level is invalid. Line 1, position 1"

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Posted on by Damjan Zakojc 443

Hi All,

BC v19.02, W1
installation: OnPrem deployment


error: RDLC cannot be opened since error pops "Data at root level is invalid. Line 1, position 1"

description: I am trying to create RDLC layout for a custom report, but as I click on the custom report object file in File Browser of my project in AL, and select "Open Externally", the ReportBuilder opens as expected, but error pops:
Failed to open 'Report 50000 - Employee Tools.al'
"Data at root level is invalid. Line 1, position 1"

This happens for any custom report.

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    Damjan Zakojc Profile Picture
    Damjan Zakojc 443 on at

    Issue resolved.

    I was trying to open the report in the Report Builder from the *.AL file, instead of *.RDLC file.

    Thanks Damjan

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    Nitin Verma Profile Picture
    Nitin Verma 21,710 Moderator on at

    Hi,

    Please download the report builder from the below link and the open your file manually from the downloaded report builder tool.

    www.microsoft.com/.../details.aspx

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