How To Fix E2511 - The version before the first modification is displayed

E2511 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E2 - DE Data Dictionary

• Message number: 511

• Message text: The version before the first modification is displayed

What causes this issue?

This object was already repaired before introduction of the
Modification Assistant. The version before the first modification is
diplayed as the original version.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

E2511 - Details

• The SAP error message E2511, which states "The version before the first modification is displayed," typically occurs in the context of document management or version control within SAP. This message indicates that the system is showing the original version of a document or object before any modifications have been made.
  
  Cause:
  
  Version Control Settings: The document or object in question may have version control settings that dictate how versions are displayed. If the system is configured to show the original version, it may not display any subsequent modifications.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view modified versions of the document or object.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that restricts access to modified versions.
  Technical Issues: There could be a technical issue or bug in the SAP system that is causing it to default to the original version.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Version Control Settings: Review the version control settings for