How To Fix C4823 - The column clipboard is empty

C4823 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C4 - CTMS_SYNTAX_CHECK

• Message number: 823

• Message text: The column clipboard is empty

What causes this issue?

You want to insert a column. To do this, you must copy a column first.
However, the column buffer is empty.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Select a column and copy it.
Place the cursor on the column in which you want to insert the copied
column, and insert the column.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C4823 - The column clipboard is empty ?

  The SAP error message C4823, which states "The column clipboard is empty," typically occurs in the context of SAP applications when there is an attempt to perform an operation that requires data to be present in the clipboard, but the clipboard is found to be empty. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to copy and paste data in reports, tables, or other data entry fields.
  Causes:
  
  No Data Copied: The most common cause is that the user has not copied any data to the clipboard before attempting to paste it.
  Clipboard Issues: There may be issues with the clipboard functionality in the operating system or the SAP GUI.
  Session Timeout: If the SAP session has timed out, it may affect the clipboard functionality.
  User Permissions: In some cases, user permissions or settings may restrict clipboard operations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Copy Data: Ensure that you have copied the required data to the clipboard before attempting to