Tips to open REP file

Can't open the REP file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open REP files as well as a list of programs that support REP files.

REP file extension

File Name BusinessObjects Report Format
File Developer SAP AG
File Category Text Files

The REP file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the REP files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the REP file on each system platform.

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What is REP file?

The REP file has been categorized as Text Files. The author of this format is SAP AG. Text Files consists of 440 similar files. BusinessObjects Report Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The BusinessObjects application is recommended to open the file. It was released by SAP AG.

How to open REP file?

The main problem with BusinessObjects Report Format is that the REP file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that REP files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the REP file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install BusinessObjects

In this case, you should first verify that the BusinessObjects application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name BusinessObjects in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file REP with BusinessObjects. Below you will find a list of applications that support REP files.

Programs to open REP file

Remember to download programs supporting REP files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

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Step 2. Create association of BusinessObjects with REP files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the REP file to open in the BusinessObjects application, but you can set it manually. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the BusinessObjects application as the default for handling the REP file.

Step 3. Update BusinessObjects to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the BusinessObjects program, it is possible that BusinessObjects Report Format requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the SAP AG website and install the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the REP file

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the REP file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the REP file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected REP files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the REP files changes over time. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular REP file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use SAP AG help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file REP except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move REP to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the REP file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file REP to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.