How To Fix EI440 - Operating system does not support OLE

EI440 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EI - Foreign Trade: Gen. Output

• Message number: 440

• Message text: Operating system does not support OLE

What causes this issue?

The function you selected can only be executed in operating systems
that support Object Linking and Embedding (OLE).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI440 - Operating system does not support OLE ?

  The SAP error message EI440, which states "Operating system does not support OLE," typically occurs when there is an issue with the integration of SAP with OLE (Object Linking and Embedding) technology on the operating system. This can happen in environments where SAP is trying to use OLE for automation or integration with other applications, such as Microsoft Office.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Operating System: The operating system you are using may not support OLE, or the version of the operating system may not be compatible with the version of SAP you are using.
  Missing OLE Components: The necessary OLE components or libraries may not be installed or registered correctly on the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system or the client settings that prevent OLE from functioning properly.
  User Permissions: The user account running the SAP application may not have the necessary permissions to access OLE components.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Operating System Compatibility: Ensure