How To Fix SWF_LOG026 - Profile & is still used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWF_LOG - Messages from Log Manager

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Profile & is still used

What causes this issue?

The where-used list for the profile specified gave users for the
profile.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_LOG026 - Profile & is still used ?

  The SAP error message SWF_LOG026 indicates that a specific profile is still in use, which prevents certain actions from being performed, such as deleting or modifying the profile. This error typically arises in the context of workflow management in SAP, where profiles are used to define various settings and parameters for workflows.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The profile you are trying to delete or modify is currently assigned to one or more workflow instances or tasks.
  There are active workflows or tasks that reference the profile, making it impossible to change or remove it without first addressing those references.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SWF_LOG026 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Active Workflows:
  
  Use transaction code SWI1 (Work Item Selection) or SWI2_FREQ (Work Item Overview) to check for any active workflows that are using the profile in question.
  You can also use transaction SWF_WORKFLOW to analyze the workflows and see where the profile is being utilized.
  
  
  
  Terminate or Complete