How To Fix TD787 - Clipboard is empty

TD787 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 787

• Message text: Clipboard is empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD787 - Clipboard is empty ?

  The SAP error message TD787 "Clipboard is empty" typically occurs when you attempt to paste data into an SAP field, but the clipboard does not contain any data. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  No Data Copied: The most straightforward reason is that no data was copied to the clipboard before the paste operation.
  Clipboard Issues: There may be issues with the clipboard functionality in your operating system or the SAP GUI.
  SAP GUI Settings: Certain settings in the SAP GUI may restrict clipboard operations.
  Security Software: Some security software may interfere with clipboard operations.
  Browser Issues: If you are using SAP through a web browser, browser settings or extensions may affect clipboard functionality.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Copy Data Again: Ensure that you have copied the data you want to paste. Highlight the text or data in the source application and use the copy command (Ctrl+C or right-click and