Excel Connection Manager failed to connect and retrieve table information error in SSIS
Error:
Could not retrieve the table information for the connection manager ‘excel connection manager’. Failed to connect to the source using the connection manager ‘Excel Connection Manager.
Cause
Two possible cause:
- Need to install access database engine 32 bit or 64 bit.
- Check package is support to 64 bit or 32 bit issue.
Solution:
- Download the access database engine first for 32 bit then 64 bit and then install:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=13255

- If not fixed then, go to the SSIS package name –> Right click –> go to properties:
Check the setting in debugging tab as shown in image:

Note: In my Case, 32 bit download is working because in step two I already change to false in debugging tab.