Visio cannot save file due to correct excel object

Question

I'll spend a few hours creating a document and then i cann't save it. using the full desktop version. I tried copying and pasting the drawing on a new file and still get the same error

Answer 1

Hi @Leonardo Cutone CEM, 
Thank you for posting your question in the Microsoft Q&A forum. 

Regarding that you can't save the Visio file . I’d like to ask a quick questions to better understand your situation and assist you effectively:       

1. Where is the Excel file stored?  Local drive (e.g., C:\Documents), OneDrive/SharePoint, network drive, USB, or third‑party cloud?  If OneDrive/SharePoint, do you see any sync errors in the OneDrive client? 
2. Were you importing a drawing from Excel into Visio, or embedding an Excel object inside Visio? Or is it the opposite? 
3. Does this happen with all files or only this one? 
4. Can you create and save a brand-new blank file to the same location? 
5. Have you tried saving a simpler Visio file with fewer drawings? Does the problem persist?  

Thank you again for your time and understanding. While my initial response may not resolve the issue immediately, I’d like to gather more details about your situation so I can assist you more effectively.              

I really appreciate your patience, and I’m here to help. Looking forward to your response!                        

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