How To Fix GR861 - The clipboard is empty

GR861 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 861

• Message text: The clipboard is empty

What causes this issue?

You have tried to insert a text symbol from the clipboard into the text.
However, the clipboard is empty.

System Response

No text symbol has been inserted.

How to fix this error?

First perform the function 'Cut' or 'Copy' to copy a text symbol to the
clipboard.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GR861 - The clipboard is empty ?

  The SAP error message GR861, which states "The clipboard is empty," typically occurs when you attempt to paste data into an SAP field or transaction, but there is no data currently stored in the clipboard. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  No Data Copied: You may not have copied any data to the clipboard before attempting to paste.
  Clipboard Issues: There may be an issue with the clipboard functionality in your operating system or SAP GUI.
  SAP GUI Settings: Certain settings in the SAP GUI may restrict clipboard operations.
  Data Format: The data you are trying to paste may not be in a compatible format for the target field.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Copy Data: Ensure that you have copied the desired data to the clipboard. You can do this by selecting the text or data in SAP or another application and using the copy command (Ctrl+C or right-click