How To Fix WSD_MESSAGE109 - Node cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSD_MESSAGE - Message class for WSD

• Message number: 109

• Message text: Node cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

You want to delete a folder and all subnodes of the folder.

System Response

This action is not allowed.

How to fix this error?

If you want to delete all subnodes, you have to delete each one
separately.

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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSD_MESSAGE109 - Node cannot be deleted ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WSD_MESSAGE109: Node cannot be deleted:
  
  Error Message
  WSD_MESSAGE109: Node cannot be deleted
  
  Cause
  This error typically occurs in SAP Workflow or Business Process Management (BPM) scenarios when you attempt to delete a node (such as a step, activity, or container element) that is currently in use or referenced elsewhere. Common causes include:
  
  The node is part of an active or released workflow template.
  The node is linked to other workflow elements or dependencies.
  The node is referenced in workflow container elements or conditions.
  The node is locked or protected due to system or user authorizations.
  The node is part of a workflow version that is currently in use or has active instances.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Workflow Status:
  
  Ensure the workflow template is not active or released. You may need to switch it to a change mode or create a new version before deleting nodes.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Verify if the node is referenced by other nodes, container elements, or conditions.
  Use transaction codes like SWDD (Workflow Builder) to analyze the workflow structure and dependencies.
  
  
  
  Delete or Adjust References:
  
  Remove or adjust any references to the node you want to delete.
  This may involve deleting or modifying container elements, conditions, or links.
  
  
  
  Check Workflow Instances:
  
  Ensure there are no active workflow instances running that use the node.
  Use transaction SWI1 or SWI2_FREQ to check active workflows.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Confirm you have the necessary authorizations to modify or delete workflow nodes.
  
  
  
  Create a New Version:
  
  If the workflow is released, create a new version and make changes there.
  
  
  
  Transport and Lock Issues:
  
  Check if the workflow or node is locked by another user or transport request.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD - Workflow Builder (to edit and analyze workflows)
  SWI1 - Work Item Selection (to check active workflow instances)
  SWI2_FREQ - Workflow Log (to analyze workflow runs)
  SWU3 - Workflow Customizing (to check workflow configuration)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to workflow node deletion issues for specific patches or known bugs.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal: Workflow Management documentation
  SAP Community forums for similar issues and solutions
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., which SAP module or transaction you encountered this error in), I can give a more tailored solution.