I can't drag and drop songs from library to playlists

Unable to drag and drop songs from library into playlists, however I can drop them above or below playlists. That is no help in editing playlists! Seems to be after last iTunes up date.
Tkank you

My mistake totally!!! I confused a new playlist folder with a new playlist.
Just wanted to pass that along.

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