Could not write to file <name>. (Error 3180)

Applies to: Access 2013 | Access 2016

You tried to export data to the specified text or spreadsheet file, but the file could not be modified.

Possible causes:

• Another user is currently accessing the file. Wait for the other user to finish using the file and then try the operation again.

• The file has been defined as read-only in the operating system or by your network. Resolve the read-only condition and then try the operation again.

• In a network environment, you don't have write privileges for the file.

You may need to contact your system administrator or network administrator.

See also

• Access for developers forum
• Access help on support.office.com
• Access help on answers.microsoft.com
• Access forums on UtterAccess
• Access developer and VBA programming help center (FMS)
• Access posts on StackOverflow

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