# Unable to save a level in Unreal Engine 5.1 **URL:** \ **Category:** Getting Started & Setup\ **Tags:** save-level, unreal-engine, editor\ **Created:** [January 22, 2023, 6:51pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/unable-to-save-a-level-in-unreal-engine-5-1/754823 "2023-01-22T18:51:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Johann\_Leo](https://d3kjluh73b9h9o.cloudfront.net/original/4X/2/8/5/28502927f1d97ba1051b3b47ccfe17233bf41ef0.png) [@Johann\_Leo](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Johann_Leo)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2023, 6:51pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/unable-to-save-a-level-in-unreal-engine-5-1/754823/1 "2023-01-22T18:51:36Z")
Hi, When editing both level and level blueprint for the “Minimal\_Default” map I lose my saved changes once quitting and rebooting the project. I am able to load a different level and then coming back, I am also able to save other objects like blueprints in my project. I attached a video to clarify the problem. Maybe I am missing something incredibly basic but so far I have not figured it out. I am new to UE5 but accustomed to UE4. **Extra info:** Working on a project with Started Content, no ray tracing and maximum quality. Tried building lights in the scene to trigger the save. Tried the bug 5 times. Thank you for looking at this. Cheers, Johann [https://d3kjluh73b9h9o.cloudfront.net/original/4X/3/d/4/3d447a96a84171a2516da40a0b462473176197cb.mp4](https://d3kjluh73b9h9o.cloudfront.net/original/4X/3/d/4/3d447a96a84171a2516da40a0b462473176197cb.mp4) ---
**Author:** ![SupportiveEntity](https://d3kjluh73b9h9o.cloudfront.net/original/4X/2/8/5/28502927f1d97ba1051b3b47ccfe17233bf41ef0.png) [@SupportiveEntity](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/SupportiveEntity)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2023, 9:14pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/unable-to-save-a-level-in-unreal-engine-5-1/754823/2 "2023-01-22T21:14:07Z")
Hey there @Johann_Leo! Welcome back to the community! In 5.1 you’re unable to save over many pieces of the starter content, like Minimal\_Default. I recommend making a copy of the map, drop it somewhere in your own content side folders, and then working on it if possible! ---
**Author:** ![Johann\_Leo](https://d3kjluh73b9h9o.cloudfront.net/original/4X/2/8/5/28502927f1d97ba1051b3b47ccfe17233bf41ef0.png) [@Johann\_Leo](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Johann_Leo)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2023, 9:59pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/unable-to-save-a-level-in-unreal-engine-5-1/754823/3 "2023-01-22T21:59:03Z")
Hey @SupportiveEntity, That was indeed the problem. I am curious, is there any reason the starter maps are set to not save? Thank you for your help and good Sunday. -JL ---
**Author:** ![SupportiveEntity](https://d3kjluh73b9h9o.cloudfront.net/original/4X/2/8/5/28502927f1d97ba1051b3b47ccfe17233bf41ef0.png) [@SupportiveEntity](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/SupportiveEntity)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2023, 10:06pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/unable-to-save-a-level-in-unreal-engine-5-1/754823/4 "2023-01-22T22:06:32Z")
Funnily enough, I have no idea! This is a relatively new development actually! Occurs only on 5.03 and 5.1. I’m not sure why this paradigm had changed, since it’s in the starter content of your project it should be editable, it’s not like it’s the core engine version of it. However, it still is unable to be edited so I just give that disclaimer all the time. ---
**Author:** ![Johann\_Leo](https://d3kjluh73b9h9o.cloudfront.net/original/4X/2/8/5/28502927f1d97ba1051b3b47ccfe17233bf41ef0.png) [@Johann\_Leo](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Johann_Leo)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2023, 10:11pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/unable-to-save-a-level-in-unreal-engine-5-1/754823/5 "2023-01-22T22:11:32Z")
Interesting. Well thank you for your time and attention 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Unreal\_Dev\_20](https://d3kjluh73b9h9o.cloudfront.net/original/4X/2/8/5/28502927f1d97ba1051b3b47ccfe17233bf41ef0.png) [@Unreal\_Dev\_20](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Unreal_Dev_20)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2023, 1:59pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/unable-to-save-a-level-in-unreal-engine-5-1/754823/6 "2023-02-19T13:59:39Z")
Hey, facing issue while creating new project in Unreal Engine 5.1 Mac Book Pro. Please help to resolve my below issue. "An error occurred while trying to generate project files. Setting up bundled DotNet SDK /Users/Shared/Epic Games/UE\_5.1/Engine/Build/BatchFiles/Mac/…/…/…/Binaries/ThirdParty/DotNet/6.0.302/mac-x64 Running dotnet Engine/Binaries/DotNET/UnrealBuildTool/UnrealBuildTool.dll -projectfiles -project=/Users/adeshtiwari/Documents/Unreal Projects/Demo/Demo.uproject -game -rocket -progress A conflicting instance of UnrealBuildTool is already running. "