The list cannot be displayed in datasheet view for one or more of the following reasons:

The list cannot be displayed in datasheet view for one or more of the following reasons:

Issue Description

The end user is trying to edit a SP list in datasheet view and gets an error in IE that says:

The list cannot be displayed in datasheet view for one or more of the following reasons:

- A datasheet component compatible view with MS SP foundation is not installed

- Your web browser does not support Active X controls

- A component is not properly configured for 32 or 64 bit support

Fix

KB Article

Download and install the below component.

2007 Office System Driver: Data Connectivity Components

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=23734