Data importation from excel promblem

This usually happens when SQL Server can’t be reached, not because of the Excel file. Check that your SQL Server service is running, the instance name is correct, and you can connect through SSMS first. If you’re using SQL login, make sure mixed authentication is enabled. Also, try running the Import Wizard from inside SSMS — that often fixes it.

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It sounds like you're having some trouble with the SQL Server Import and Export Wizard when trying to import data from Excel. The error message mentions a network-related issue, which could stem from a few different factors. Here’s what you can do to troubleshoot this:

1. Check SQL Server Instance Name: Ensure that you're using the correct instance name when you're trying to connect to SQL Server. This is often a common oversight that can lead to connection issues.

2. Remote Connections: Make sure that SQL Server is configured to allow remote connections. You can check this in the SQL Server Configuration Manager under SQL Server Network Configuration.

3. Provider Installation: The error also suggests that there might be a problem with the SQL Server Native Client. Make sure that the provider is properly installed and registered. If needed, reinstall the SQL Server Native Client.

4. Corrupt Registry Entries: Sometimes, connection issues can arise from corrupt or missing registry entries related to SQL Server. Make sure to review and repair those if necessary.

5. Firewall and Network Settings: Confirm that your firewall isn't blocking the SQL Server port (default is 1433) and that the network accessibility is set correctly.

6. Office and Excel Drivers: Ensure that any necessary drivers or components for reading Excel files are correctly installed and compatible versions of Microsoft Office are in place.

Kindly check the reference link for detailed information:

Import from Excel or Export to Excel with SSIS - SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) | Microsoft…

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The error message means that you did not the SQL Server instance you tried to reach. There can be a number of reasons for this:

1. Fat-fingering the server and/or the instance name.
2. SQL Server is not running.
3. There are firewalls blocking the way.

That's not an exhaustive list.

See this troubleshooter for more help.

If you want further assistance, you need to tell us why you expect the connection to succeed.