How To Fix WO342 - The clipboard is empty

WO342 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WO - WF: Messages for Workflow Wizards

• Message number: 342

• Message text: The clipboard is empty

What causes this issue?

You want to insert the content of the clipboard, but it is empty.

System Response

An empty clipboard cannot be inserted.

How to fix this error?

In order to be able to insert, you must first cut entries and then use
this function.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

WO342 - Details

• The SAP error message WO342, which states "The clipboard is empty," typically occurs when you attempt to paste data into a field or area in SAP, but there is no data currently stored in the clipboard. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  No Data Copied: You may not have copied any data to the clipboard before attempting to paste.
  Clipboard Issues: There may be issues with the clipboard functionality in your operating system or SAP GUI.
  Session Timeout: If your SAP session has timed out, the clipboard may not function as expected.
  Restrictions: Some SAP environments may have restrictions on clipboard usage due to security policies.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Copy Data: Ensure that you have copied the desired data to the clipboard before attempting to paste it. You can do this by selecting the text or data and using the copy command (Ctrl+C or right-click and select "Copy").
  
  
  Check Clipboard Functionality: Test the clipboard functionality outside of SAP