How To Fix /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_ASN428 - Clipboard is empty; cut a subhierarchy before choosing "Paste"

/SCF/CL_MESSAGES_ASN428 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_ASN -

• Message number: 428

• Message text: Clipboard is empty; cut a subhierarchy before choosing "Paste"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_ASN428 - Clipboard is empty; cut a subhierarchy before choosing "Paste" ?

  The SAP error message /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_ASN428 indicates that the clipboard is empty when you attempt to paste a subhierarchy in the SAP system. This typically occurs in scenarios where you are trying to manipulate hierarchical data, such as in the context of a tree structure or a hierarchy of nodes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Empty Clipboard: The most straightforward cause is that you have not copied any data to the clipboard before attempting to paste. The system requires that you first cut or copy a subhierarchy to the clipboard.
  Incorrect Operation Sequence: You may have skipped the step of cutting or copying the desired hierarchy before trying to paste it.
  Session Issues: Sometimes, session-related issues or temporary glitches in the SAP GUI can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Copy or Cut Data: Ensure that you have selected the appropriate subhierarchy and either cut or copied it to the clipboard before attempting to paste. You can do this by:
  
  Right-clicking on the