Hi Rita
I downloaded your example and change the search criteria and was able to run it.
Please note:
- I did not have the excel file open separately from Studio
- the query was locked to sheet1, but you didn't have sheet1, so I unlocked and relocked to the sheet name you had
- I unchecked background mode

Hope one of the above helps. If not, please open a support ticket so that someone can check it out with you.
Best Regards,
Sigrid
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Sigrid Kok
Precisely Software Inc.
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