How To Fix GR593 - Layout settings could not be saved

GR593 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 593

• Message text: Layout settings could not be saved

What causes this issue?

The layout settings could not be saved. The return code is &v1&:

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

The indicator <DS:DE.PARMS>Change during execution allowed</> has not
been set for at least one report in the report group
The program version is obsolete
At least one report in the report group could not be locked

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GR593 - Details

• The SAP error message GR593, which states "Layout settings could not be saved," typically occurs when there is an issue with saving the layout settings in a report or transaction. This can happen for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to save layout settings.
  Technical Issues: There may be a temporary technical issue with the SAP system or the database.
  User-Specific Settings: The user profile may be corrupted or have issues that prevent saving settings.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict saving layouts.
  Transport Issues: If the layout is being saved in a transportable object, there may be issues related to transport requests.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to save layout settings. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Technical Troubleshooting:
  
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