How To Fix /PLMU/PPE_ENG_UI217 - You can only use nodes as targets for pasting from the clipboard

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMU/PPE_ENG_UI -

• Message number: 217

• Message text: You can only use nodes as targets for pasting from the clipboard

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMU/PPE_ENG_UI217 - You can only use nodes as targets for pasting from the clipboard ?

  The SAP error message /PLMU/PPE_ENG_UI217 indicates that you are trying to paste data from the clipboard into a location that does not accept pasted content. This typically occurs in the context of using the SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or similar applications where certain UI elements are designed to accept only specific types of data.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by attempting to paste data into a non-target area or a node that does not support the operation. In SAP applications, certain fields or areas are designated for specific types of data input, and pasting data into an area that is not configured to accept it will trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can try the following steps:
  
  
  Check Target Area: Ensure that you are attempting to paste the data into a valid node or area that is designed to accept pasted content. Nodes typically refer to hierarchical structures in the UI,