Solid Edge Why am I getting 'Error opening spreadsheet' in Data Preparation Utility?

This error was coming up when clicking on 'Generate Import List'. 

Solution

Likely related to missing .NET programmability support (Microsoft.Office.Interop). 

Hardware/Software Configuration

Platform: INTL64
OS: window
OS Version: 1064
Product: SOLID_EDGE
Application: DOC_MANAGEMENT
Version: V109MP9
Function: DATA_PREP

Ref: 001-8984577