Subreport does not export to excel as data (in a data document) - Is there a way to make that happen?

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I have a custom BW report which grabs invoices with a particular due date. I wanted the invoice detail with it which I can easily get, but the key is, I did not want a row for each line item. I wanted this information to be all comprised in a single field. This is easily done by creating a linked sub-report that lists the line items. The problem is when I export the data to excel, it does not export the subreport data at all. I thought it would bring it up as a field in a row with the other data. Now, I can print to an excel "report" data and get it, but it comes across as individual lines similar to if I would have created a plain report with multiple rows for each line item on the invoice. Is there a way to have the consolidated line item detail export as a field to excel data? OR, is there a way through the custom report to loop through and concatenate the line item data or display the information as a block (similar to say how BW allows a user on forms set up to choose an Address Block rather than choose the Name, Addr, etc. as individual fields?

Please advise.

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    WIKS

    Creating custom reports can be tricky and complicated, especially if you are trying to create a report that relates with customer invoices and the line items on those invoices – which will involve multiple data tables.  For your questions and needs on creating your custom report, I would recommend calling support to speak with an analyst.  Although we can give guidance on custom report features, we do not create custom reports for the customers.  I would recommend talking with an analyst to get a better understanding of your needs and to discuss what options are within the program.  

    For general questions on how to customizer reports I would refer you to KnowledgeBase Article #ID:17826. How to create a Custom Report

    If you are looking for someone to create a report on your behalf, I would have your contact our client care at 800-447-5700 and they can refer you to a reseller who specializes in customizing reports.