How To Fix SY365 - Unable to generate the initial object for the OLE application &

SY365 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SY - ABAP/4 system messages

• Message number: 365

• Message text: Unable to generate the initial object for the OLE application &

What causes this issue?

The ABAP/4 processor passes all OLE statements to the SAPgui. The
SAPgui contains function modules that convert these statements to OLE
calls. The OLE call for generating an OLE object returned an invalid
handle.

System Response

Unable to access the OLE server.

How to fix this error?

Check the OLE server application. This must be registered under Windows
and NT as an OLE server. See .INI Files (Windows) or Registry (NT).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SY365 - Unable to generate the initial object for the OLE application & ?

  The SAP error message SY365, which states "Unable to generate the initial object for the OLE application," typically occurs when there is an issue with the integration between SAP and an OLE (Object Linking and Embedding) application, such as Microsoft Excel or Word. This error can arise due to several reasons, including configuration issues, missing components, or permission problems.
  Causes:
  
  OLE Application Not Installed: The OLE application (e.g., Excel, Word) may not be installed on the machine where SAP is running.
  Incorrect OLE Configuration: The OLE settings in SAP may not be configured correctly.
  Permission Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the OLE application.
  Registry Issues: There may be issues with the Windows registry entries related to the OLE application.
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues between the versions of SAP and the OLE application.
  SAP GUI Settings: The SAP GUI settings may not be properly configured to allow OLE integration.
  
  Solutions:
  
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