"Bad or missing data was encountered" error when you generate a report in Microsoft Management Reporter
This article provides a resolution for the Bad or missing data was encountered error that may occur when creating a report in Microsoft Management Reporter.
Applies to: Microsoft Dynamics GP, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009, Microsoft Dynamics SL 2011
Original KB number: 2686810
Symptoms
When you generate a report in Microsoft Management Reporter, you receive the following error message:
Bad or missing data was encountered while loading the report and its building blocks.
Other users can generate the same report without receiving this error.
Cause
There is an invalid path for the files location.
Resolution
Select Tools and then select Options. In the Management Reporter files location field, verify that you have a valid path entered. The user must have at least Modify permissions to this folder.
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