How To Fix /PLMI/RPR_SP004 - Copying not possible; copied data or a paste position is missing

/PLMI/RPR_SP004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/RPR_SP -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Copying not possible; copied data or a paste position is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/RPR_SP004 - Copying not possible; copied data or a paste position is missing ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/RPR_SP004 Copying not possible; copied data or a paste position is missing typically occurs in the context of the SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) module, particularly when trying to copy data from one location to another within the system. This error indicates that the system cannot perform the copy operation because either the data you are trying to copy is not available or the target location (paste position) is not defined correctly.
  Causes:
  
  No Data Selected: The user may not have selected any data to copy.
  Invalid Paste Position: The target location where the user is trying to paste the copied data may not be valid or properly defined.
  Session Issues: Sometimes, session-related issues or temporary glitches in the SAP GUI can lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform the copy operation.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity