diff --git a/src/backend/core/models.py b/src/backend/core/models.py
index 1e302b01..29d80963 100644
--- a/src/backend/core/models.py
+++ b/src/backend/core/models.py
@@ -540,10 +540,10 @@ class Recording(BaseModel):
     def is_savable(self) -> bool:
         """Determine if the recording can be saved based on its current status."""
 
-        is_unsuccessful = RecordingStatusChoices.is_unsuccessful(self.status)
-        is_already_saved = self.status == RecordingStatusChoices.SAVED
-
-        return not is_unsuccessful and not is_already_saved
+        return self.status in {
+            RecordingStatusChoices.ACTIVE,
+            RecordingStatusChoices.STOPPED,
+        }
 
 
 class RecordingAccess(BaseAccess):
diff --git a/src/backend/core/tests/test_models_recording.py b/src/backend/core/tests/test_models_recording.py
index 8b71bd08..065694e4 100644
--- a/src/backend/core/tests/test_models_recording.py
+++ b/src/backend/core/tests/test_models_recording.py
@@ -173,6 +173,12 @@ def test_models_recording_is_savable_already_saved():
     assert recording.is_savable() is False
 
 
+def test_models_recording_is_savable_only_initiated():
+    """Test is_savable for only initiated recording."""
+    recording = RecordingFactory(status=RecordingStatusChoices.INITIATED)
+    assert recording.is_savable() is False
+
+
 # Test few corner cases