How To Fix TD703 - The clipboard is empty (fill it first)

TD703 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TD - SAPscript: Text editor, composer, forms, styles and fonts

• Message number: 703

• Message text: The clipboard is empty (fill it first)

What causes this issue?

You want to insert the contents of the clipboard at the current cursor
position.

System Response

The command cannot be executed because the clipboard is empty.

How to fix this error?

You can fill the clipboard as follows:
Select a text area
Choose the command Copy or Cut

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD703 - The clipboard is empty (fill it first) ?

  The SAP error message TD703, which states "The clipboard is empty (fill it first)," typically occurs when you attempt to perform an action that requires data to be copied to the clipboard, but the clipboard is currently empty. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to paste data into a field or transaction in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Empty Clipboard: The most straightforward cause is that there is no data currently copied to the clipboard. This can happen if you haven't copied anything or if the copied data has been cleared.
  Incorrect Copy Action: You may have attempted to copy data from a source that does not support copying, or the copy action did not execute properly.
  Clipboard Issues: Sometimes, issues with the clipboard functionality in your operating system or SAP GUI can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Copy Data: Ensure that you have copied the required data to the clipboard. You can do this