How To Fix K9230 - Buffer contents cannot be inserted in the column

K9230 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K9 - CO Planning Processor

• Message number: 230

• Message text: Buffer contents cannot be inserted in the column

What causes this issue?

The clipboard contains blocks which lie completely in a row. A column
was explicitly selected as insertion position. Therefore, the clipboard
cannot be properly inserted.

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 the insertion point either explicitly by means of a data cell or
implicitly by positioning the cursor on the required insertion position
outside the area of the lead columns.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K9230 - Buffer contents cannot be inserted in the column ?

  The SAP error message K9230, which states "Buffer contents cannot be inserted in the column," typically occurs in the context of data entry or data processing within SAP, particularly in the area of controlling (CO) or financial accounting (FI). This error indicates that there is an issue with the data being processed, specifically that the data being inserted into a column does not match the expected format or constraints defined for that column.
  Causes:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The data being inserted may not match the expected data type for the column (e.g., trying to insert a string into a numeric field).
  Length Exceeded: The data being inserted may exceed the maximum length defined for the column.
  Invalid Characters: The data may contain invalid characters that are not allowed in the column.
  Buffer Overflow: The buffer used to hold the data may be full or not properly initialized, leading to issues when trying to insert data.
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