Unable to copy layout objects: This object can only be inserted into a data container

Troubleshooting

Problem

Unable to copy / paste layout objects, e.g. a chart, crosstab or list, from one report to a other report.

Symptom

English:

German:

Dieses Objekt kann nur in einen Datencontainer eingefügt werden.

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Historical Number

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Document Information

More support for:
Cognos Business Intelligence

Software version:
8.4.1, 8.4, 8.3

Operating system(s):
Windows

Document number:
386297

Modified date:
08 May 2025

UID

swg21367268

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