How To Fix GR593 - Layout settings could not be saved

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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The program version is obsolete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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GR593 - Layout settings could not be saved ?

  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:
  
  Log out and log back into the SAP system to see if the issue persists.
  Clear the SAP GUI cache. This can sometimes resolve temporary glitches.
  Check for any system messages or errors in transaction SM21 (System Log) that might indicate a broader issue.
  
  
  
  User Profile Reset:
  
  If the user profile is suspected to be corrupted, try resetting the user settings. This can be done by deleting the user-specific settings in transaction SU01 or by using the transaction code SU3 to reset the user profile.
  
  
  
  System Configuration Review:
  
  Consult with your SAP Basis team to review any system configuration settings that might be affecting layout saving.
  
  
  
  Transport Request Check:
  
  If the layout is part of a transport request, ensure that the transport request is correctly configured and released.
  
  
  
  Use Alternative Layout Saving:
  
  If the standard method fails, try saving the layout using a different method, such as exporting to a file or using a different transaction.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. You can search for GR593 in the SAP Support Portal.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for the specific transaction or report where the error occurs to understand any specific layout saving requirements.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or SAP Basis team for further investigation.