How To Fix SY371 - OLE verb & not found in type information

SY371 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SY - ABAP/4 system messages

• Message number: 371

• Message text: OLE verb & not found in type information

What causes this issue?

Type information describes all methods and properties of an OLE server
and must be loaded into the R/3 System, before you can address the
server with ABAP/4. See also help documentation to
<DS:ABEN.OLE2>OLE2</>.

How to fix this error?

You can display all the loaded type information with Transaction
<DS:TRAN.SOLO>SOLO</>. Either check the spelling or ask your system
administrator to load the type information of a new OLE server. When
doing this, ensure that the different language versions of an OLE
server also have different type information.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SY371 - OLE verb & not found in type information ?

  The SAP error message SY371, which states "OLE verb & not found in type information," typically occurs when there is an issue with the Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) automation in SAP. This error is often related to the integration of SAP with external applications, particularly when trying to use OLE to automate tasks or interact with other software.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing OLE Verb: The specific OLE verb that you are trying to use is not defined in the type library of the application you are trying to interact with.
  Incorrect OLE Object: The OLE object you are trying to manipulate may not support the verb you are attempting to use.
  Type Library Issues: There may be issues with the type library registration of the external application, which can lead to missing or incorrect type information.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the SAP system and the external application, leading to compatibility issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  
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