How To Fix SWN165 - Deletion is not premitted as runtime data is consistent

SWN165 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWN - WF Notif: Messages

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Deletion is not premitted as runtime data is consistent

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SWN165 - Details

• The SAP error message SWN165, which states "Deletion is not permitted as runtime data is consistent," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Workflow Notification (SWN) framework. This error indicates that you are trying to delete a workflow notification or related object that is currently in use or has associated runtime data that prevents its deletion.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Workflow Instances: The workflow instance associated with the notification is still active or has not been completed.
  Consistency of Runtime Data: The system checks for consistency in runtime data, and if it finds that the data is still valid and in use, it will prevent deletion.
  Dependencies: There may be other objects or processes that depend on the workflow notification, which can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SWN165 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Active Workflows:
  
  Use transaction code SWI1 (Work Item Selection) to check if there are any active instances of the