How To Fix /SAPAPO/OM102 - Error for COM routine using application program (return code &1)

/SAPAPO/OM102 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OM -

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Error for COM routine using application program (return code &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM102 - Error for COM routine using application program (return code &1) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM102 typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with a COM (Component Object Model) routine being executed in an application program. The error message indicates that the COM routine has returned an unexpected return code, which is specified as &1 in the error message.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including but not limited to:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The COM routine may not be configured correctly in the APO system.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data being processed by the COM routine, such as missing or invalid data.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the program may not have the necessary authorizations to run the COM routine.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or issues with the APO environment that are causing the COM routine to fail.
  Return Code Interpretation: The specific return code can provide insights into