How To Fix SCPR172 - Customizing recording deactivated

SCPR172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCPR - BC Sets

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Customizing recording deactivated

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SCPR172 - Details

• The SAP error message SCPR172, which states "Customizing recording deactivated," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration or settings related to the customizing recording in the SAP system. This error can arise in various scenarios, particularly when trying to create or modify customizing settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deactivation of Customizing Recording: The customizing recording feature may have been deactivated in the system settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform customizing activities.
  System Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the system that prevents the recording from being activated.
  Transport Layer Issues: If the system is in a transport layer that does not allow customizing changes, this error may occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Recording Status:
  
  Go to transaction SCC1 (Client Copy) or SCC4 (Client Administration) and check if the customizing recording is activated.
  If it is deactivated, you may need to activate it again.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations