Delete option is not available for inactive workflows

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Summary

The delete option is not available for inactive workflows if there is an associated Workflow scheme. You need to delete the associated Workflow scheme, and then the delete option will be enabled for Workflow as well.


This article covers Jira Cloud only. If you're encountering this problem on Jira Server or Data Center, please refer to this documentation: https://confluence.atlassian.com/jirakb/unable-to-delete-inactive-workflow-726368983.html 

Delete the associated workflow scheme

  1. Navigate to Settings (Cog icon) > Issues
  2. Click Workflow schemes
  3. Delete the associated Workflow scheme of the workflow that you wish to delete
  4. Navigate to Workflows
  5. The delete option will now appear for the workflow
  6. Select delete

Last modified on Nov 25, 2024

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