How To Fix SRAL_RECORDER011 - Close all recorded applications. Recording '&1' is locked by yourself

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRAL_RECORDER - Read Access Logging: Messages for Recorder

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Close all recorded applications. Recording '&1' is locked by yourself

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRAL_RECORDER011 - Close all recorded applications. Recording '&1' is locked by yourself ?

  The SAP error message SRAL_RECORDER011 indicates that you are trying to close a recorded application in the SAP GUI, but it cannot be closed because it is currently locked by yourself. This typically occurs when you have an active recording session that has not been properly closed or finalized.
  Cause:
  
  Active Recording Session: You have started a recording session in SAP and have not completed or closed it properly.
  Multiple Sessions: You may have multiple sessions open, and one of them is still in recording mode.
  Locking Mechanism: The recording tool in SAP locks the session to prevent changes while recording is in progress.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Close the Recording:
  
  If you are still in the recording session, complete the recording by stopping it. You can usually do this by clicking on the "Stop" button in the recording tool.
  If you have finished recording but did not save or close the session, make sure to save your recording and then close the session.
  
  
  
  Check for Open Sessions:
  
  Check if you have multiple SAP GUI sessions open. If so, close any sessions that are still in recording mode.
  You can do this by navigating to the session you want to close and using the menu option to close it or by using the shortcut (usually Ctrl + F3).
  
  
  
  Log Out and Log Back In:
  
  If you are unable to find the session that is locked, you can log out of SAP and log back in. This will release any locks on the recording.
  
  
  
  Restart SAP GUI:
  
  If the issue persists, try restarting the SAP GUI application. This can help clear any temporary locks or issues.
  
  
  
  Check for Background Jobs:
  
  If you are using background jobs or scripts, ensure that they are not interfering with your recording session.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP GUI: The SAP Graphical User Interface (GUI) is the client application used to interact with SAP systems.
  Recording Tool: The recording tool in SAP is used to automate repetitive tasks by recording user actions and generating scripts.
  SAP Notes: If the problem continues, you may want to check SAP Notes or the SAP Community for any known issues or patches related to the recording tool.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after trying these solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.