How To Fix SWUO812 - Error calling OLE method &

SWUO812 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWUO - Business Workflow: Office Integration

• Message number: 812

• Message text: Error calling OLE method &

What causes this issue?

The specified OLE method is not supported by the application.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

OLE methods are dependent on the application itself and the version of
the application. The program supports MS WORD / EXCEL '97.
Referring to the documentation, check whether your desktop application
supports the OLE command.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWUO812 - Error calling OLE method & ?

  The SAP error message SWUO812 typically occurs when there is an issue with the OLE (Object Linking and Embedding) method call in the SAP system. This error can arise in various contexts, often related to workflow or integration scenarios where OLE automation is used to interact with external applications or components.
  
  Cause:
  
  OLE Automation Issues: The error may be caused by problems in the OLE automation setup, such as incorrect configuration or missing components.
  Missing or Incorrect OLE Server: The OLE server that SAP is trying to communicate with may not be installed, may not be registered correctly, or may not be accessible.
  Permissions Issues: The user executing the OLE method may not have the necessary permissions to access the OLE server or perform the required actions.
  Network Issues: If the OLE server is on a different machine, network connectivity issues could prevent successful communication.
  Incorrect Parameters: The parameters being passed to the OLE method may