How To Fix BOS01200 - To copy services by drag&drop, press the CTRL button

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BOS01 - Customer BOS Processing

• Message number: 200

• Message text: To copy services by drag&drop, press the CTRL button

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BOS01200 - To copy services by drag&drop, press the CTRL button ?

  The SAP error message BOS01200, which states "To copy services by drag&drop, press the CTRL button," typically occurs when a user attempts to drag and drop services in the SAP BusinessObjects environment without holding down the CTRL key. This message is a prompt indicating that the action you are trying to perform requires a specific key combination to be executed correctly.
  Cause:
  
  The error is caused by attempting to copy services (like reports, folders, or other objects) in the SAP BusinessObjects interface using drag-and-drop without pressing the CTRL key. The system requires this key to differentiate between a move operation and a copy operation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  Hold the CTRL Key: When you are dragging the service or object you want to copy, make sure to hold down the CTRL key on your keyboard while dragging.
  Drag and Drop: While still holding the CTRL key, drop the object in the desired location. This should successfully copy the service instead of moving it.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Drag and Drop Functionality: In many applications, including SAP BusinessObjects, drag-and-drop functionality often requires modifier keys (like CTRL) to specify the type of action (copy vs. move).
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to copy objects in the SAP BusinessObjects environment. Lack of permissions might also lead to issues when trying to manipulate objects.
  SAP BusinessObjects Documentation: For more detailed information on using the drag-and-drop feature and other functionalities, refer to the official SAP BusinessObjects documentation or user guides.
  
  By following the above steps, you should be able to successfully copy services in SAP BusinessObjects without encountering the BOS01200 error message.