To prevent this, do not use the tape icon on an audio track. Using a different symbol will resolve the issue.
Additional information
MIDI tracks that have the tape icon and are located in first position at the upper edge of the arrange window are reserved for arming tracks on external tape recorders (ADAT machines or similar) over MMC.
The record ready switch of these tracks will in this case toggle record ready for the external tape recorder which is connected to the corresponding MIDI out. On an audio track, arming the track leads to a dialogue asking for the audio record path. After defining it, when Logic is set into record mode, recording audio will be anticipated. The tape icon itself masks this external communication function. It cannot be used as audio track icon.