How To Fix MDC_PROCESS_MSG081 - Worklist is still in use and hence cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDC_PROCESS_MSG - MDC Process Object Messages

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Worklist is still in use and hence cannot be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDC_PROCESS_MSG081 - Worklist is still in use and hence cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message MDC_PROCESS_MSG081 indicates that a worklist is currently in use and cannot be deleted. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Master Data Governance (MDG) or similar applications where worklists are used to manage tasks or processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Sessions: The worklist is being accessed by one or more users or sessions. This could be due to an open transaction or a user currently working on items within that worklist.
  Pending Processes: There may be ongoing processes or approvals associated with the worklist that prevent its deletion.
  Locks: The worklist might be locked by a transaction or a background job that is still running.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration settings that prevent the deletion of worklists under certain conditions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Active Sessions: Verify if any users are currently using the worklist. You can do this by checking the user sessions in the system (using transaction SM04 or similar).
  End Active Processes: If