How To Fix SOFFICEINTEGRATION103 - COM object could not be generated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 103

• Message text: COM object could not be generated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOFFICEINTEGRATION103 - COM object could not be generated ?

  The SAP error message "SOFFICEINTEGRATION103: COM object could not be generated" typically occurs when there is an issue with the integration between SAP and Microsoft Office applications, particularly when trying to generate or manipulate documents using the Office integration feature. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Microsoft Office Not Installed or Not Properly Configured: The required version of Microsoft Office may not be installed, or it may not be configured correctly to work with SAP.
  Incorrect SAP GUI Settings: The settings in the SAP GUI may not be configured to enable Office integration.
  COM Object Registration Issues: The COM objects required for integration may not be registered correctly in the Windows registry.
  Permissions Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the COM objects or the Office applications.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the SAP GUI and the installed version of Microsoft