No server machine name was specified
You did not specify a valid server name in the Application Service Connection Options dialog box.
Try the following:
From the APE Manager View menu, click Service Connection Options. In the Server Name box, enter the name of a valid network computer with either an APE client or server installed.
Confirm that this remote computer is running AutMgr32.exe if you are using Remote Automation and have the necessary security rights set to allow for the use of distributed COM.