How To Fix SHTTP057 - System settings do not permit recording

SHTTP057 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SHTTP - Messages for Development Class SHTTP

• Message number: 057

• Message text: System settings do not permit recording

What causes this issue?

The system settings do not allow you to process recording activities.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

If you have the correct authorizations, you can change these settings
by choosing <ZK>Goto</> -> <ZK>Settings</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SHTTP057 - System settings do not permit recording ?

  The SAP error message SHTTP057: System settings do not permit recording typically occurs when you attempt to record a transaction or a script in SAP GUI or SAP Business Client, but the system settings are configured to prevent such actions. This can happen for various reasons, including security policies or configuration settings.
  Causes:
  
  System Configuration: The SAP system may be configured to disallow recording for security reasons. This is often set by system administrators to prevent unauthorized access or changes.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform recording actions. This can be due to missing roles or permissions in the user's profile.
  Transaction Settings: Certain transactions may have specific settings that restrict recording, especially in production environments.
  Client Settings: The client settings in the SAP system may be set to disallow recording.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform recording. This can be checked by reviewing