How To Fix WD264 - Contents of the clipboard cannot be moved

WD264 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 264

• Message text: Contents of the clipboard cannot be moved

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WD264 - Contents of the clipboard cannot be moved ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WD264: Contents of the clipboard cannot be moved
  
  Cause
  This error typically occurs in SAP Web Dynpro applications when there is an attempt to move or manipulate the contents of the clipboard (context node or attribute) in a way that is not allowed or possible. The clipboard in Web Dynpro is a hierarchical data structure representing the UI context, and certain operations like moving nodes or attributes may fail if:
  
  The source or target node/attribute does not exist or is not accessible.
  The operation violates the data integrity or structure rules of the context.
  The clipboard content is locked or currently in use.
  There is an incorrect usage of the API methods for moving clipboard content.
  The context node or attribute is read-only or does not support the move operation.
  
  
  Typical Scenarios
  
  Trying to move a context node or attribute that is not a direct child of the current node.
  Attempting to move clipboard content between incompatible nodes.
  Using