How To Fix /PMG/GE_GEN_MPE164 - Error during import of clipboard contents

/PMG/GE_GEN_MPE164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PMG/GE_GEN_MPE -

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Error during import of clipboard contents

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/PMG/GE_GEN_MPE164 - Details

• The SAP error message /PMG/GE_GEN_MPE164 typically indicates an issue that occurs during the import of clipboard contents, often related to the data being copied from an external source into the SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons, including data format issues, incorrect data types, or system configuration problems.
  Possible Causes:
  
  
  Data Format Issues: The data being copied may not match the expected format in SAP. For example, if you are trying to paste data into a field that expects numeric values, but the clipboard contains text, this can trigger an error.
  
  
  Field Length Exceeded: If the data being pasted exceeds the maximum length allowed for a particular field, it can cause this error.
  
  
  Invalid Characters: The clipboard contents may contain special or invalid characters that are not accepted by the SAP fields.
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict certain types of data imports.
  
  
  Clipboard Content: The