How To Fix LD152 - Error at OLE interface (&1). Printing not possible

LD152 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LD - Logistics Automotive Line Design

• Message number: 152

• Message text: Error at OLE interface (&1). Printing not possible

What causes this issue?

An error has occurred on the OLE interface between the SAP system and
Microsoft Word. Possible causes are:
You are already using the interface on your PC, for example on another
session or another system.
You have closed a session while the SAP system was using the interface.
You use Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 as your front end and have not
installed service pack 3.
You are using a version of the graphical user interface that is not
suitable for the release installed.
You have not installed Microsoft Word 97 in your front end.
An internal error has occurred.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the causes listed apply and if necessary change them. If
the error should reappear after restarting the transaction, contact SAP
with a problem message.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LD152 - Error at OLE interface (&1). Printing not possible ?

  The SAP error message LD152, which states "Error at OLE interface (&1). Printing not possible," typically occurs when there is an issue with the OLE (Object Linking and Embedding) interface used for printing documents from SAP to external applications, such as Microsoft Word or Excel. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, missing components, or problems with the printer setup.
  Causes:
  
  OLE 
  Configuration Issues: The OLE interface may not be properly configured in the SAP system or on the client machine.
  Missing OLE Components: Required OLE components or libraries may not be installed or registered correctly on the client machine.
  Printer Configuration: The printer settings in SAP or on the client machine may be incorrect or the printer may not be available.
  Network Issues: If the printer is networked, there may be connectivity issues preventing access to the printer.
  Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the OLE