Like any other software, Excel is not immune to corruption or occasional hiccups. One frustrating message users encounter is- “Microsoft Excel is waiting for another application to complete an ole action.” It appears when trying to open the Excel workbook but the response does not arrive within a specific period. Well, in this post, we will delve into the depths of OLE (Object Linking and Embedding), understand the OLE action Excel error, its causes, and equip you with tried and tested solutions.