Server Creation Failed: Server execution failed error while using actxserver ('Excel.Application')

Hi, When invoking actxserver ('Excel.Application') from MATLAB, I'm getting the following error.

Error using feval Server Creation Failed: Server execution failed

Error in actxserver (line 86) h=feval(['COM.' convertedProgID], 'server', machinename, interface);

I tried repairing excel, restarted PC and still the same error.

Matlab Version : R2014a (8.3.0.532) 32-bit (win32)

Answer 1

[Sreeram]

Hi Mira,

This error usually means MATLAB is unable to connect to Excel due to an issue with your system, often related to your Office installation, antivirus software, or Windows settings. For a list of troubleshooting steps, see this post from MathWorks Support Team:

https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/answers/687559