How To Fix UCU5201 - Entries can be moved only within a column

UCU5201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCU5 - Messages for Step/Layout Maintenance

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Entries can be moved only within a column

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UCU5201 - Details

• The SAP error message UCU5201, which states "Entries can be moved only within a column," typically occurs in the context of SAP's user interface, particularly when working with table controls or lists where users can manipulate data entries.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when a user attempts to move or drag-and-drop entries between different columns in a table or list. The system restricts this action because it only allows moving entries within the same column. This is a design limitation in the SAP interface to maintain data integrity and ensure that the structure of the data remains consistent.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should ensure that you are only trying to move entries within the same column. Here are some steps you can take:
  
  
  Check Your Action: Make sure that you are dragging and dropping entries within the same column. If you need to move data to a different column, you may need to