If you see this message:
“Microsoft Excel is waiting for another application to complete an OLE action.”
It means Excel tried to communicate with another program (like a browser or script), but got stuck. This often happens during automation.
How to fix it
- Go to File → Options → Advanced
- Scroll to the General section
- If checked, clear Ignore other applications that use Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE)
- Click OK
- Close Excel and restart your computer
Reopen Excel and test again. If the wait returns, check the other application for a dialog or error, and share the exact message and the step that caused it with support.