How To Fix DS591 - Resetting of text elements &1 not possible (modification without MA)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DS - Messages for Editing Text Elements in ABAP Programs

• Message number: 591

• Message text: Resetting of text elements &1 not possible (modification without MA)

What causes this issue?

The text elements were modified without the Modification Assistant. The
original is no longer available. Therefore, you cannot execute the
function "Reset to original" for this object.

System Response

You can try to retrieve the original in the version management
function. The object still remains as modified. If the object is
delivered with the next upgrade, you can then reset it.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DS591 - Resetting of text elements &1 not possible (modification without MA) ?

  The SAP error message DS591, which states "Resetting of text elements &1 not possible (modification without MA)," typically occurs in the context of text elements in SAP, particularly when dealing with modifications in the system that are not allowed due to certain restrictions.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Modification without MA (Modification Assistant): This error usually arises when there is an attempt to reset or modify text elements (like texts for materials, customers, etc.) without using the Modification Assistant. The Modification Assistant is a tool in SAP that helps manage changes to objects in a way that maintains system integrity.
  
  
  Text Element Locking: The text element you are trying to modify may be locked or in use by another process or user.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the reset or modification of the text elements.
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in the system that prevent modifications to certain