How To Fix W8810 - Stored workflow trace cannot be deleted

W8810 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W8 - Workflow: Expressions, data flow

• Message number: 810

• Message text: Stored workflow trace cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

User &V1& has retained this workflow trace.

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?

The workflow trace must be released in order to delete it.

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W8810 - Details

• Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message W8810: Stored workflow trace cannot be deleted:
  
  SAP Error Message: W8810 - Stored workflow trace cannot be deleted
  
  
  Cause:
  The error message W8810 occurs when you attempt to delete a stored workflow trace, but the system is unable to perform the deletion. This typically happens because:
  
  The workflow trace is currently locked or in use by another process or user.
  The workflow trace is linked to active workflow instances or is still required for audit or troubleshooting purposes.
  There might be authorization issues preventing the deletion.
  The workflow trace data might be corrupted or inconsistent.
  The deletion is attempted in a system or client where the workflow trace is not allowed to be deleted due to system settings or restrictions.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the issue, you can try the following steps:
  
  
  Check Workflow Status:
  
  Verify if the workflow instance related to the trace is still active or locked.
  Use transaction SWI1 (Workflow Log)