How To Fix K9220 - You cannot paste into a lead column

K9220 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K9 - CO Planning Processor

• Message number: 220

• Message text: You cannot paste into a lead column

What causes this issue?

Inserting the clipboard into a lead column is not supported. The
"Insert" function is possible for the following areas:
entire rows
entire columns that are different from lead columns
blocks which lie completely in either a row or a column and which do
not touch the area of the lead columns

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K9220 - You cannot paste into a lead column ?

  The SAP error message K9220, which states "You cannot paste into a lead column," typically occurs in the context of SAP's reporting or planning tools, such as SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or SAP Analysis for Office. This error indicates that the user is attempting to paste data into a column that is designated as a "lead column," which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Lead Column Restriction: In SAP, lead columns are often used to represent key dimensions or attributes in a report or planning layout. These columns are usually calculated or derived from other data and are not meant to be directly modified by users.
  Data Integrity: The restriction is in place to maintain data integrity and ensure that the structure of the report or planning model is not compromised.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Lead Column: Determine which column is designated as the lead column. This can usually be identified by its position or by