How To Fix /SAPAPO/CDPSPRESENTA029 - The OLE-API call returned with an error

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CDPSPRESENTA -

• Message number: 029

• Message text: The OLE-API call returned with an error

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPSPRESENTA029 - The OLE-API call returned with an error ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPSPRESENTA029 indicates that there was an issue with an OLE (Object Linking and Embedding) API call, which is often related to the integration of SAP with Microsoft Excel or other OLE-compatible applications. This error can occur in various scenarios, particularly when trying to export data or interact with external applications.
  Causes:
  
  OLE Automation Issues: The OLE interface may not be properly configured or may be experiencing issues with the external application (like Excel).
  Excel Not Installed or Not Accessible: If the system is trying to call Excel and it is not installed or accessible, this error can occur.
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues between the version of SAP and the version of the OLE-compatible application.
  Permissions Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to execute OLE calls.
  Network Issues: If the OLE call requires network access (e.g., to a remote Excel instance), network issues could cause the error.
  Corrupted Excel Installation: If Excel is installed but corrupted, it may not respond correctly to OLE calls.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Excel Installation: Ensure that Microsoft Excel is properly installed and functioning on the machine where the SAP GUI is running.
  Update Software: Make sure that both SAP and Excel are updated to the latest versions to avoid compatibility issues.
  Check Permissions: Verify that the user has the necessary permissions to execute OLE calls and access Excel.
  Reinstall Excel: If Excel is corrupted, consider reinstalling it to resolve any underlying issues.
  Test OLE Functionality: You can test OLE functionality by trying to manually create an OLE object in Excel from another application to see if it works.
  Check SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes or patches that address this specific error message or related OLE issues.
  Review Network Settings: If the OLE call requires network access, ensure that there are no network issues preventing the connection.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on OLE integration and troubleshooting.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error message /SAPAPO/CDPSPRESENTA029.