Automator Error "Application Excel is not running when it is expected to"

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Hello all,
I am new to automator, and believe that it could be about to save me hours of tedious data entry work, if only I could get it to work! I keep getting this error right at the start. "Application Excel is not running when it is expected to", despite Excel being open in the background

I want to go through a list of names in an excel spread sheet, then copy and paste each one into import.io in a new box.

I've tried using the "Watch me do" setting, and its just not working! Any help much appreciated. Please see the screen shot attached. I click Run (top right) and just get the error shown at the bottom.
Thank you in advance, Max
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Cory Cooper

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Hello and welcome.

I have heard of this issue before, and with many different applications. I have yet to see a 100% effective fix however.

You may want to post your question here:

MacScripter

They have some knowledgeable folks.

C
 

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