How To Fix /PLMU/UI_GSS007 - Only elements without children can be sent to clipboard

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMU/UI_GSS -

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Only elements without children can be sent to clipboard

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMU/UI_GSS007 - Only elements without children can be sent to clipboard ?

  The SAP error message /PLMU/UI_GSS007: Only elements without children can be sent to clipboard typically occurs in the context of SAP GUI or SAP Fiori applications when a user attempts to copy an element that has child elements (like a node in a tree structure) to the clipboard. This error indicates that the system does not allow copying of complex elements that contain other elements.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the element you are trying to copy has child elements associated with it. In many user interface frameworks, only simple elements (like text or single values) can be copied to the clipboard, while complex elements (like nodes with sub-elements) cannot be copied directly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can try the following approaches:
  
  
  Select a Simple Element: Ensure that you are selecting an element that does not have any child elements. For example, if you are trying to copy a