How To Fix WD347 - The loaded version cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WD - Workflow definition

• Message number: 347

• Message text: The loaded version cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to delete the version that is currently in process.

System Response

The workflow system cannot delete this version.

How to fix this error?

Open another version of this workflow and delete this version again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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  Error Message
  WD347: The loaded version cannot be deleted
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when you try to delete a version of a Web Dynpro component or application that is currently loaded in the SAP system. In SAP Web Dynpro, versions of components or applications can be in different states:
  
  Loaded: The version is currently active and loaded into the SAP runtime environment.
  Unloaded: The version is not loaded and can be deleted or modified.
  
  SAP does not allow deletion of a version that is currently loaded because it is in use by the system or users, and deleting it could cause runtime errors or inconsistencies.
  
  When does this happen?
  
  When you try to delete a Web Dynpro component or application version via transaction SE80 or SE84.
  When you attempt to delete a version that is currently active in the system.
  When the version is locked or in use by another user or process.
  
  
  Solution
  To delete the version, you need to unload it first. Here are the steps:
  
  
  Unload the version:
  
  Use transaction SE80 (Object Navigator).
  Navigate to the Web Dynpro component or application.
  Select the version you want to delete.
  Use the menu option Utilities ? Version Management ? Unload Version.
  Confirm the unload action.
  
  
  
  Delete the version:
  
  After unloading, you can now delete the version.
  Right-click on the version and select Delete.
  Confirm the deletion.
  
  
  
  If unloading is not possible:
  
  Check if the version is currently in use by any active sessions or users.
  Ask users to log off or terminate active sessions using the version.
  Use transaction SM04 or AL08 to check active users.
  If necessary, restart the SAP application server to clear loaded versions (use with caution and during downtime).
  
  
  
  Check for locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks on the Web Dynpro objects.
  Remove locks if appropriate.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  Version Management in Web Dynpro allows multiple versions of components or applications to coexist.
  Loaded versions are cached in the SAP system for performance reasons.
  Always ensure that no users are actively using the version before unloading or deleting.
  Deleting a version is irreversible; ensure you have backups or transports if needed.
  This error is specific to Web Dynpro ABAP development objects.
  
  
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  Error
  WD347: The loaded version cannot be deleted
  
  
  Cause
  Attempt to delete a Web Dynpro version that is currently loaded/active
  
  
  Solution
  Unload the version first, then delete it
  
  
  Transactions
  SE80 (Version Management), SM04/AL08 (User sessions), SM12 (Locks)
  
  
  
  
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