How To Fix SOFFICEINTEGRATION013 - Object not initialized

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOFFICEINTEGRATION - Application and platform independent office integration

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Object not initialized

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOFFICEINTEGRATION013 - Object not initialized ?

  The SAP error message SOFFICEINTEGRATION013: Object not initialized typically occurs when there is an issue with the integration between SAP and Microsoft Office applications, particularly when trying to use functionalities that require the Office integration, such as exporting reports or documents to Word or Excel.
  Causes:
  
  Office Integration Not Properly Configured: The integration between SAP and Microsoft Office may not be set up correctly.
  Missing or Corrupted Office Components: Required components of Microsoft Office may be missing or corrupted.
  Incorrect SAP GUI Version: The version of SAP GUI may not be compatible with the version of Microsoft Office installed.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the Office integration features.
  Registry Issues: There may be issues in the Windows registry that affect the Office integration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Office Integration Settings:
  
  Ensure that the SAP GUI is configured to use the correct version of Microsoft Office.
  Go to SAP GUI options and check the settings under